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- DictionaryBet·ter/ˈbedər/
adjective
- 1. of a more excellent or effective type or quality: "hoping for better weather"
- 2. partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress; less unwell: "his leg was getting better"
adverb
- 1. more excellently or effectively: "Johnny could do better if he tried"
noun
- 1. the better one; that which is better: "the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two"
- 2. one's superiors in social class or ability: dated, humorous "I'm not one to speak ill of my betters"
verb
- 1. improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement): "bettering his previous time by ten minutes"
What is a basic definition of better? Better is an adjective that describes something as being superior or is an adverb that means something is done to a higher degree or more completely. As a verb, better means to improve.
Definitions of better. adjective. (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another. “You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din” “a better coat” “a better type of car” “a suit with a better fit” “a better chance of success”
3 days ago · 1. Better is the comparative of good . 2. Better is the comparative of well 2 . 3. adverb [ADVERB after verb] If you like one thing better than another, you like it more. I like your interpretation better than the one I was taught. I'd like nothing better than to join you girls. They liked it better when it rained.
Definition of better adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. better. adjective. /ˈbetə (r)/ /ˈbetər/ comparative of good Idioms. of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else. We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. Her work is getting better and better. He is in a much better mood than usual.
A1. comparative of good adjective : of a higher quality, more effective, or more enjoyable than something or someone else: Jeff's been offered a better job in the States. The sales figures were better than expected. Her English has got a lot better (= improved) recently. It would have been better to have discussed the problem first. Fewer examples.
noun. that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser: the better of two choices. Usually betters . those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc. See More Definitions. Idioms about better. better off, in better circumstances. more fortunate; happier: Because of his asthma, he would be better off in a different climate.
1 better / ˈ bɛtɚ/ adjective. comparative form of 1 good or of 2 well. 1. : higher in quality. Her second book is better than her first one. This is one of the better [= best] restaurants in this part of town. Her first book was good, but her second one is even better. = Her second one is better still/yet. This one is no better than that one.
