better
IPA: bˈɛtɝ
noun
- An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
- Alternative spelling of bettor [A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.]
verb
- (modal, auxiliary verb, colloquial) Had better.
- (transitive) To improve.
- (intransitive) To become better; to improve.
- (transitive) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
- (transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
adjective
- Greater in amount or quantity
- Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.
- Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.
adverb
- (colloquial shortening) Had better.
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