better

Definition

  • n. something superior in quality or condition or effect
  • n. a superior person having claim to precedence
  • n. the superior one of two alternatives
  • v. surpass in excellence

Word forms

Past participle
bettered
Present participle
bettering
Past tense
bettered
Third person singular
betters

Example sentences

  1. a.

    This restaurant is better than the one we visited last week.

  2. adv.

    She sings better than anyone else in the choir.