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Better (Verb)

Meaning¹

Get better; "The weather improved toward evening".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The rain is expected to let up as the weather gets better by nightfall.
The forecast says the sea conditions will get better after the storm passes.
It takes time, but the view from the top will get better with each step of your hike.
The situation is not great now, but it will get better once the new management takes over.
The air quality will get better once all the pollution control units are in place by the end of the year.

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Worsen

Hypernyms

Turn

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Meaning²

To make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The new coach made the team better with his unique training techniques.
She tried to make herself better by attending therapy sessions after the accident.
The chef added herbs to make the soup better, and the guests raved about it.
The researcher's data helped make the study's results more accurate and thus made the survey better.
The organization worked hard to make the community better by establishing various social programs.

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Antonyms

Worsen

Hypernyms

Alter
Modify

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Meaning³

Surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

The athlete bettered her personal best time at the championships.
The swimmer improved her technique and bettered her previous score.
Her rival's performance did not better hers, securing her top position.
During practice, she bettered her own running record with ease.
After months of training, he bettered his high jump record at the event.

Synonyms

Break

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Better (noun)