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bet·ter
 better
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- pronunciation:
- be
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- had better
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
comparative of good; of a higher quality than something else.
This TV is good, but that one is better.This is one of the better restaurants in town.- antonyms:
- worse
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| definition 2: |
healthy again; no longer sick or injured.
Is she better after the operation?- synonyms:
- cured
- antonyms:
- ill
- similar words:
- fitter, healthier, improved, stronger
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
comparative of well; in a way that is higher in quality than some other.
She dances better than I do.- antonyms:
- worse
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| definition 2: |
comparative of well. Better than in some other way.
The new jeans fit me better than the old ones.These plants grow well in the shade, but they will grow better in the sun. |
| phrase: |
had better |
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