better
noun
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An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
“He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.”
adjective
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Greater in amount or quantity
adjective
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(of people)
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(of capabilities)
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(properties and qualities)
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(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
“The soup is good and hot.”
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Holy (especially when capitalized) .
“Good Friday”
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(of quantities)
adjective
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In good health.
“I had been sick, but now I'm well.”
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Good, content.
““How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!””
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Prudent; good; well-advised.
adverb
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(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
“He does his job well.”
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(manner) Completely, fully.
“We’re well beat now.”
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(degree) To a significant degree.
“That author is well known.”
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(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
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In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
verb
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To improve.
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To become better; to improve.
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To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
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To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
verb
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(with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.
“The project had better get finished by the current deadline.”
Synonyms
noun
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A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.
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