better
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[ˈbeɾə]
English
Definitions
noun
- An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.“He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.”
adjective
- Greater in amount or quantity
adjective
- (of people)
- (of capabilities)
- (properties and qualities)
- (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.“The soup is good and hot.”
adjective
- In good health.“I had been sick, but now I'm well.”
- Good, content.““How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!””
- Prudent; good; well-advised.
adverb
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.“He does his job well.”
- (manner) Completely, fully.“We’re well beat now.”
- (degree) To a significant degree.“That author is well known.”
- (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
verb
- To improve.
- To become better; to improve.
- To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
- To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
verb
- (with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.“The project had better get finished by the current deadline.”
noun
- A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.
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