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Better Definition

noun

One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Variant of bettor.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Something better.
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A superior especially in merit or rank.
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verb-transitive

To make better; improve: trying to better conditions in the prison; bettered myself by changing jobs. See Synonyms at improve.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To surpass or exceed.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb

to make better as.
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To make more tolerable or acceptable.
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To make more complete or perfect.
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To surpass in excellence.
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To become better.
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verbal auxiliary

Had better.
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idiom

Better off In a better or more prosperous condition: would be better off taking the train instead of driving; felt better off after the rise in stock prices.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
For the better Resulting in or aiming at an improvement: Her condition took a turn for the better.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Get To outdo or outwit; defeat.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

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