better

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better /ˈbɛ tər/ ?

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Definition(s):

(n) something superior in quality or condition or effect
(n) someone who bets
(n) a superior person having claim to precedence
(n) the superior one of two alternatives
(v) surpass in excellence
(v) to make better
(v) get better
(adj) (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
(adj) (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
(adj) (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
(adj) more than half
(adv) comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
(adv) from a position of superiority or authority
(n) benefit
(n) moral excellence or admirableness
(n) that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
(n) articles of commerce
(adj) having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
(adj) having the normally expected amount
(adj) morally admirable
(adj) deserving of esteem and respect
(adj) promoting or enhancing well-being
(adj) agreeable or pleasing
(adj) of moral excellence
(adj) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
(adj) thorough
(adj) with or in a close or intimate relationship
(adj) financially sound
(adj) most suitable or right for a particular purpose
(adj) resulting favorably
(adj) exerting force or influence
(adj) capable of pleasing
(adj) appealing to the mind
(adj) in excellent physical condition
(adj) tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
(adj) not forged
(adj) not left to spoil
(adj) generally admired
(adv) (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
(adv) completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
(n) a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
(n) a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
(n) an abundant source
(n) an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
(n) an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
(v) come up, as of a liquid
(adj) in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
(adj) resulting favorably
(adj) wise or advantageous and hence advisable
(adv) (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
(adv) thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
(adv) indicating high probability; in all likelihood
(adv) (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
(adv) to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
(adv) favorably; with approval
(adv) to a great extent or degree
(adv) with great or especially intimate knowledge
(adv) with prudence or propriety
(adv) with skill or in a pleasing manner
(adv) in a manner affording benefit or advantage
(adv) in financial comfort
(adv) without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

Usage(s):

Chicago study renews the debate over boys'and girls'ability It is well known that teen-age boys tend to do better at math than girls, that male high school students.
A new study shows that a standardized test of doctor communication skills can help create a nicer, better doctor of the future.
I think someone with nothing better to do should try to program a textee-post generator.

Quotes

"Now, of course I'll admit that the backyard's a little bigger here, but it's the same spirit," Obama said to laughter. "Michelle and I couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate America's birthday than with America's extraordinary men and...
on Jul 4, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: The Associated Press
"It just makes the East that much better," Boston Celtics Coach Doc Rivers said in Orlando, Fla., where he was watching summer league games.
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Doc Rivers Source: Los Angeles Times
"We are not saying go out of business," she said. "Do your job better. Make an investment in your employees. We want you to make a profit, but not at the expense of killing your employees."
on Jun 25, 2010 By: Hilda Solis Source: The Associated Press