better: Meaning and Definition of

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1. of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
2. morally superior; more virtuous: They are no better than thieves.
3. of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable: a better time for action.
4. larger; greater: the better part of a lifetime.
5. improved in health; healthier than before.
6. completely recovered in health.
7. morally inferior; immoral or amoral.

1. to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve: to better the lot of the suburban commuter.
2. to improve upon; surpass; exceed: We have bettered last year's production record.
3. to raise (a previous bid).
4. to improve one's social standing, financial position, or education: He is going to night school because he wants to better himself.

1. that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser: the better of two choices.
2. Usually,those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc.
3. in a way that is an improvement: His health changed for the better.
1. to get an advantage over.
2. to prevail against.

bet•ter

1. bettor.