better

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɛt.ə/, SAMPA: /"bEt.@/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈbet.ə/, SAMPA: /"bet.@/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɛt.ɚ/, SAMPA: /"bEt.@`/

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Adjective

Positive good

Comparative better

Superlative best

1. The comparative form of good; more good.

   I am a better person than you are.

Adverb

Positive well

Comparative better

Superlative best

1. The comparative form of well; more well.

   Are you feeling better?

Verb

Plain form better

Third-person singular betters

Past tense bettered

Past participle bettered

Present participle bettering

1. To improve.

   I intend to better my situation by going back to school.

Noun

Singular better

Plural betters

1. Another way to spell bettor.
2. Someone or something who is superior to another.

   I thought I was the best around, but I found my better when I played John.

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