better Definition
- 1of a more excellent or effective type or quality
- 2more appropriate, advantageous, or well advised
- 3in better health or condition
- 4more enjoyable or satisfactory
Using better: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "better" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
This is a better way to solve the problem.
Example
I feel much better today.
Example
I had a better time at the party than I expected.
Example
He is a better singer than his brother.
better Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for better
- enhanced
- superior
- improved
- more desirable
- more suitable
Antonyms for better
- worse
- inferior
- poorer
Phrases with better
better off
in a more favorable or advantageous position
Example
She's better off without him.
better late than never
it's better to do something late than not at all
Example
I know it's been a while, but I finally finished that project. Better late than never, right?
had better
should or ought to
Example
You had better study hard if you want to pass the exam.
Origins of better
from Old English 'betera'
Summary: better in Brief
The word 'better' [ˈbɛtər] describes something of higher quality, effectiveness, or suitability. It can refer to health, enjoyment, or advice, as in 'I feel much better today.' 'Better' also appears in phrases like 'better off,' meaning in a more advantageous position, and 'had better,' indicating a recommendation or warning.
