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- better
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used to state that a certain action is strongly advised and that, if one does not do the action that is specified, something bad might happen (sometimes used in warnings and threats).
You had better leave now, or you won't get to the airport in time.I'd better call my mom, or she'll be worried.You had better give me my money or I'll call the police.We'd better take our umbrellas in case it rains.- similar words:
- ought, should
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