Synonyms: better
Definition: something superior in quality or condition or effect
Usage: a change for the better
Definition: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Usage: weigh the good against the bad; among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
Synonyms: better
Definition: the superior one of two alternatives
Usage: chose the better of the two
Definition: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Usage: weigh the good against the bad; among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
Synonyms: better
Definition: a superior person having claim to precedence
Usage: the common man has been kept in his place by his betters
Similar words: superior, superordinate, higher-up
Definition: one of greater rank or station or quality
Synonyms: better, bettor, punter, wagerer
Definition: someone who bets
Similar words: gambler
Definition: a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
Synonyms: meliorate, better, ameliorate, improve
Definition: get better
Usage: The weather improved toward evening
Similar words: turn, change state
Definition: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Usage: We turned from Socialism to Capitalism; The people turned against the President when he stole the election
Synonyms: meliorate, improve, ameliorate, amend, better
Definition: to make better
Usage: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Definition: surpass in excellence
Usage: She bettered her own record; break a record
Similar words: outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, exceed, surmount, surpass
Definition: be or do something to a greater degree
Usage: her performance surpasses that of any other student I know; She outdoes all other athletes; This exceeds all my expectations; This car outperforms all others in its class
Definition: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Usage: it would be better to speak to him; the White House thought it best not to respond
Similar words: advisable
Definition: worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
Usage: such action is neither necessary nor advisable; extreme caution is advisable; it is advisable to telephone first
Synonyms: better
Definition: (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
Usage: You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din; a better coat; a better type of car; a suit with a better fit; a better chance of success; produced a better mousetrap; she's better in math than in history
Similar words: amended
Definition: modified for the better
Usage: his amended ways
Similar words: finer
Definition: (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence
Usage: a finer wine; a finer musician
Similar words: improved
Definition: become or made better in quality
Usage: was proud of his improved grades; an improved viewfinder
Synonyms: better
Definition: (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
Usage: her health is better now; I feel better
Synonyms: better
Definition: more than half
Usage: argued for the better part of an hour
Similar words: major
Definition: greater in number or size or amount
Usage: a major portion (a majority) of the population; Ursa Major; a major portion of the winnings