better

/ˈbɛtɚ/

adjectiveadverbnounverbbet · ter

Think: “A BET is better when you double the T.”

Yes, it's better. Better has a double **t** in the middle: be + **tt** + er.

Definitions

  1. adjectiveof higher quality; improved compared with something else
  2. adverbin a more effective or successful way
  3. nounsomething that is greater in quality or value (often used in the phrase “for the better”)
  4. verbto improve; to make something better

Examples

  • “I feel better today after getting some rest.”
  • “We should plan better if we want to finish on time.”
  • “She worked hard to better her writing skills.”

Synonyms

improvedfinersuperiormore effectivemore successful

Antonyms

worse

Translations

ES mejorPT melhorFR meilleur

Common misspellings

beterbettrbettterbetarbettorbettarbettrebeetter

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