better — of higher quality, more suitable, or more effective than another
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of higher quality, more suitable, or more effective than another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbetər/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is better than any five-star restaurant!
- I thought I was good at gaming until I met my 8-year-old nephew who's way better.
- Exercise and proper diet will help you feel better.
better
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbetər/]
of higher quality, more suitable, or more effective than another
💡 Concept
of higher quality, more suitable, or more effective than another
🎵 Rhyme
Though the rain makes him wetter, he writes a better letter!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbetər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbetə/
🌳Etymology
Rootbetter
🎵Rhyme
lettersetterwettergetter
letter
setter
wetter
getter
🔗Collocations
better late than never
feel better
better off
better quality
know better
better safe than sorry
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's cooking is better than any five-star restaurant!”
😄 Fun example
“I thought I was good at gaming until I met my 8-year-old nephew who's way better.”
“Exercise and proper diet will help you feel better.”
“The weather is getting better this week.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
superiorimprovedenhancedfinergreater
Antonyms
worseinferiorpoorer
Related
bestimprovementupgradeenhancequality
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