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better

better

6 1.5
The more suitable or useful choice
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛtər/
: mejor opción
  • Who's most likely to have the better first pick up line?

Examples

  • It's important to choose the better alternative for long-term health benefits.

  • I'm sure our Green Betters will think of something to explain that very big hump on the graph.

    Blog text (19)

  • The article "20 Point Programme Betters Life in Hostels" reported that mess charges came down and students became more disciplined under the program.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Winning this competition will be the better option for her career advancement.

  • Finding a job that fits your skills is often the better choice for personal satisfaction.

Antonyms

worse
226 2.3

A more serious bad thing that can happen

Idioms

to seen better days
  • Informal
13 6.9

In poor condition because it is old or has not been cared for

better luck next time
  • Informal
11 4.1

A friendly phrase that wishes someone more success next time

better for it
10 4.8

Having improved after a difficult time

turn for the better
4 3.6

A change that makes a situation better

a damn sight better
  • NSFW
3 8.8

A lot better than someone or something else

better than sex
  • NSFW
1 9.7

Extremely pleasurable or satisfying in a way that feels better than usual

the more you know, the better
1 6.0

More information helps you make better choices

better door than a window
  • Informal
9.9

A joking remark to someone who stands in the way and blocks the view

a fuck sight better
  • Offensive
9.9

A lot better than something else

an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
7.9

Stopping a problem early is better than fixing it later

no better than one ought to be
9.9

Acting in a way that people think is wrong

to wrangle a better deal
6.3

To negotiate strongly to get a better price or better terms

Compounds

better off
440 3.5

In a richer or more comfortable situation than before

better-known
89 3.8

More widely known than another person or thing

better-looking
72 2.3

More attractive to look at

better half
  • Informal
19 3.3

A person someone is married to or lives with, said in a friendly, joking way

better nature
7 6.6

A kinder, more honest part of a person that makes them treat others well

better decision-making
2 3.9

Choosing carefully using good information to get better results

better visibility
1 3.7

More attention given to something that makes it easier to see or find

How Preferable

best option
72 1.3
better
6 1.5
acceptable
392 2.5
least worst
7 8.0

Surface Forms

better singular
betters plural

Etymology

The noun better meaning the superior option is just the comparative idea 'more good', so the 'better' choice is the one that is 'more good' or more desirable.