Definition of better

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Better (a.) Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air..

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Bettered :: Bettered (imp. & p. p.) of Bette.
Bettering :: Bettering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bette.
Better :: Better (compar.) More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better..
Leader :: Leader (n.) A branch or small vein, not important in itself, but indicating the proximity of a better one..
Better :: Better (compar.) In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another..
Ebb :: Ebb (n.) The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.
Correction :: Correction (n.) The act of correcting, or making that right which was wrong; change for the better; amendment; rectification, as of an erroneous statement..
Better :: Better (a.) To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.
Vanquish :: Vanquish (v. t.) Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to put down; to refute..
Bettor :: Bettor (n.) One who bets; a better.
Regenerate :: Regenerate (v. t.) Hence, to make a radical change for the better in the character or condition of; as, to regenerate society..
Last :: Last (v. i.) To endure use, or continue in existence, without impairment or exhaustion; as, this cloth lasts better than that; the fuel will last through the winter..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse..
Hyperbole :: Hyperbole (n.) A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect..
Improvement :: Improvement (n.) Valuable additions or betterments, as buildings, clearings, drains, fences, etc., on premises..
Thought :: Thought (n.) A small degree or quantity; a trifle; as, a thought longer; a thought better..
Emendation :: Emendation (n.) Alteration by editorial criticism, as of a text so as to give a better reading; removal of errors or corruptions from a document; as, the book might be improved by judicious emendations..
Bet :: Bet (a. & adv.) An early form of Better.
Better :: Better (a.) Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better..
Ameliorate :: Ameliorate (v. i.) To grow better; to meliorate; as, wine ameliorates by age..
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