better

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈbɛt.ə/]

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1. better (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Greater in amount or quantity

Example: “The air was still with the lonely thrill of 'now the hour is near'
And the smell of sweat was better yet than the awful stench of fear.”

2. better (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.

Example: The top electric vehicles have a range of 300 kilometres or better.

3. better (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

Example: We can't go to the zoo today because you're sick; let's go when you're all better.

4. better (noun) — sense 4

Definition: An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

Example: He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.

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