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Definition better in British English

better adjective

adjective
/ˈbetə(r)/
Example

She's trying to find a better job.

Example

The results were better than we had expected.

Example

The situation is unlikely to get better in the foreseeable future.

Example

I can think of far better ways of spending a million pounds.

Example

There was a growing economic crisis in Asia, and things were no better in Europe.

Synonyms and related words
1.1

more skilful

Example

Maggie's a better cook than I'll ever be.

Example

Alec is a lot better at sport than I am.

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2

used for saying that someone is not as ill as they were before, or that something is not as painful as it was before

Example

She's a little better today, but I think she should stay in bed.

Example

You'll feel better when you've had something to eat.

Example

Is your headache any better?

Example

I had a good rest, and I'm feeling a lot better for it.

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Definition better in British English

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