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[1] of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
[2] morally superior; more virtuous: They are no better than thieves.
[3] of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable: a better time for action.
[4] larger; greater: the better part of a lifetime.
[5] improved in health; healthier than before.
[6] completely recovered in health.
[7] in a more appropriate or acceptable way or manner: to behave better.
[8] to a greater degree; more completely or thoroughly: He knows the way better than we do. I probably know him better than anyone else.
[9] more: I walked better than a mile to town.
[10] to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve: to better one's grades; to better the lot of the suburban commuter.
[11] to improve upon; surpass; exceed: We have bettered last year's production record.
[12] Cards . to raise (a previous bid).
[13] that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser: the better of two choices.
[14] Usually betters . those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc.
[15] better off , in better circumstances. more fortunate; happier: Because of his asthma, he would be better off in a different climate.
[16] better oneself , to improve one's social standing, financial position, or education: He is going to night school because he wants to better himself.
[17] for the better , in a way that is an improvement: His health changed for the better.
[18] get /have the better of , to get an advantage over. to prevail against.
[19] go (someone) one better , to exceed the effort of; be superior to: The neighbors went us one better by buying two new cars.
[20] had better , would be wiser or more well-advised to; ought to: We had better stay indoors today.
[21] no better than one should be , morally inferior; immoral or amoral: Don't speak to him; he's no better than he should be!
[22] think better of , to reconsider and decide more favorably or wisely regarding: I was tempted to make a sarcastic retort, but thought better of it. to form a higher opinion of: I think better of him now that he's gone back to college.
[23] bettor.
[24] morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
[25] satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.
[26] of high quality; excellent.
[27] right; proper; fit: It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.
[28] well-behaved: a good child.
[29] kind, beneficent, or friendly: to do a good deed.
[30] honorable or worthy; in good standing: a good name.
[31] educated and refined: She has a good background.
[32] financially sound or safe: His credit is good.
[33] genuine; not counterfeit: a good quarter.
[34] sound or valid: good judgment; good reasons.
[35] reliable; dependable; responsible: good advice.
[36] healthful; beneficial: Fresh fruit is good for you.
[37] in excellent condition; healthy: good teeth.
[38] not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable: The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.
[39] favorable; propitious: good news.
[40] cheerful; optimistic; amiable: in good spirits.
[41] free of distress or pain; comfortable: to feel good after surgery.
[42] agreeable; pleasant: Have a good time.
[43] attractive; handsome: She has a good figure.
[44] (of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.
[45] close or intimate; warm: She's a good friend of mine.
[46] sufficient or ample: a good supply.
[47] advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose: a good day for fishing.
[48] competent or skillful; clever: a good manager; good at arithmetic.
[49] skillfully or expertly done: a really good job; a good play.
[50] conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct: good English.
[51] socially proper: good manners.
[52] remaining available to one: Don't throw good money after bad.
[53] comparatively new or of relatively fine quality: Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.
[54] finest or most dressy: He wore his good suit to the office today.
[55] full: a good day's journey away.
[56] fairly large or great: a good amount.
[57] free from precipitation or cloudiness: good weather.
[58] Medicine/Medical . (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.
[59] fertile; rich: good soil.
[60] loyal: a good Democrat.
[61] (of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.
[62] Informal . (used when declining an offer or suggestion, as to communicate that one is already satisfied): "More coffee?" "No thanks, I’m good!"
[63] Horse Racing . (of the surface of a track) drying after a rain so as to be still slightly sticky: This horse runs best on a good track.
[64] (of meat, especially beef) noting or pertaining to the specific grade below “choice,” containing more lean muscle and less edible fat than “prime” or “choice.”
[65] favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.): the good ship Syrena.
[66] profit or advantage; worth; benefit: What good will that do? We shall work for the common good.
[67] excellence or merit; kindness: to do good.
[68] moral righteousness; virtue: to be a power for good.
[69] (especially in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”
[70] goods, possessions, especially movable effects or personal property. articles of trade; wares; merchandise: canned goods. Informal . what has been promised or is expected: to deliver the goods. Informal . the genuine article. Informal . evidence of guilt, as stolen articles: to catch someone with the goods. cloth or textile material: top-quality linen goods. Chiefly British . merchandise sent by land, rather than by water or air.
[71] the good, the ideal of goodness or morality. good things or persons collectively.
[72] (used as an expression of approval or satisfaction): Good! Now we can all go home.
[73] Informal . well1(defs 1–3, 8) : I wish I could cook this good! Yes, we knew him pretty good.
[74] in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
[75] thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well.
[76] in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
[77] commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done.
[78] with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse.
[79] adequately or sufficiently: Think well before you act.
[80] to a considerable extent or degree (often used in combination): a sum well over the amount agreed upon; a well-developed theme.
[81] with great or intimate knowledge: to know a person well.
[82] certainly; without doubt: I anger easily, as you well know.
[83] with good nature; without rancor: He took the joke well.
[84] in good health; sound in body and mind: Are you well? He is not a well man.
[85] satisfactory, pleasing, or good: All is well with us.
[86] proper, fitting, or gratifying: It is well that you didn't go.
[87] in a satisfactory position; well-off: I am very well as I am.
[88] (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.): Well! There's no need to shout.
[89] (used to introduce a sentence, resume a conversation, etc.): Well, who would have thought he could do it?
[90] well-being; good fortune; success: to wish well to someone.
[91] a hole drilled or bored into the earth to obtain water, petroleum, natural gas, brine, or sulfur.
[92] a spring or natural source of water.
[93] an apparent reservoir or a source of human feelings, emotions, energy, etc.: He was a well of gentleness and courtesy.
[94] a container, receptacle, or reservoir for a liquid: the well of ink in a fountain pen.
[95] any sunken or deep, enclosed space, as a shaft for air or light, stairs, or an elevator, extending vertically through the floors of a building.
[96] Nautical . a part of a weather deck between two superstructures, extending from one side of a vessel to the other. a compartment or enclosure around a ship's pumps to make them easily accessible and protect them from being damaged by the cargo.
[97] a hollow compartment, recessed area, or depression for holding a specific item or items, as fish in the bottom of a boat or the retracted wheels of an airplane in flight.
[98] any shaft dug or bored into the earth, as for storage space or a mine.
[99] to rise, spring, or gush, as water, from the earth or some other source (often followed by up, out, or forth ): Tears welled up in my eyes.
[100] to send welling up or forth: a fountain welling its pure water.
[101] like, of, resembling, from, or used in connection with a well.
[102] a person who bet.
[103] the comparative of good
[104] more excellent than other members of a particular group, category, etc
[105] more suitable, advantageous, attractive, etc
[106] improved in health
[107] fully recovered in health
[108] in more favourable circumstances, esp financially
[109] better off in more favourable circumstances, esp financially
[110] the better part of a large part of the better part of a day
[111] the comparative of well 1
[112] in a more excellent manner; more advantageously, attractively, etc
[113] in or to a greater degree or extent; more she is better loved than her sister
[114] go one better (Brit intr; US tr) to outdo (a person) or improve upon (someone else's effort)
[115] had better would be wise, sensible, etc to I had better be off
[116] know better than to not to be so stupid as to
[117] think better of to change one's course of action after reconsideration to rate (a person) more highly
[118] the better something that is the more excellent, useful, etc, of two such things
[119] (usually plural) a person who is superior, esp in social standing or ability
[120] all the better for improved as a result of
[121] all the better to more suitable to
[122] for better for worse whatever the subsequent events or changes may be
[123] for the better by way of improvement a change for the better
[124] get the better of to defeat, outwit, or surpass
[125] the better of Irish having recovered from I'm not the better of it yet
[126] to make or become better
[127] (tr) to improve upon; surpass
[128] a person who bets
[129] having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad or mediocre a good idea ; a good teacher
[130] morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous a good man (as collective noun; preceded by the ) the good
[131] suitable or efficient for a purpose a good secretary ; a good winter coat
[132] beneficial or advantageous vegetables are good for you
[133] not ruined or decayed; sound or whole the meat is still good
[134] kindly, generous, or approving you are good to him
[135] right or acceptable your qualifications are good for the job
[136] rich and fertile good land
[137] valid or genuine I would not do this without good reason
[138] honourable or held in high esteem a good family
[139] commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe good securities ; a good investment
[140] (of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
[141] (of debts) expected to be fully paid
[142] clever, competent, or talented he's good at science
[143] obedient or well-behaved a good dog
[144] reliable, safe, or recommended a good make of clothes
[145] affording material pleasure or indulgence the good things in life ; the good life
[146] having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance a good figure ; a good complexion
[147] complete; full I took a good look round the house
[148] propitious; opportune a good time to ask the manager for a rise
[149] satisfying or gratifying a good rest
[150] comfortable did you have a good night?
[151] newest or of the best quality to keep the good plates for important guests
[152] fairly large, extensive, or long a good distance away
[153] sufficient; ample we have a good supply of food
[154] US (of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
[155] serious or intellectual good music
[156] used in a traditional description the good ship ``America''
[157] used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically) how is your good lady? ; look here, my good man!
[158] a good one an unbelievable assertion a very funny joke
[159] as good as virtually; practically it's as good as finished
[160] as good as gold excellent; very good indeed
[161] be as good as to or be so good as to would you please
[162] come good to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
[163] good and informal (intensifier) good and mad
[164] (intensifier; used in mild oaths) good grief! ; good heavens!
[165] an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc
[166] moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit for the good of our workers ; what is the good of worrying?
[167] positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
[168] (sometimes capital) moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity we must pursue the Good
[169] a good thing
[170] economics a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
[171] for good or for good and all forever; permanently I have left them for good
[172] make good to recompense or repair damage or injury to be successful to demonstrate or prove the truth of (a statement or accusation) to secure and retain (a position) to effect or fulfil (something intended or promised)
[173] good on you or good for you well done, well said, etc: a term of congratulation
[174] get any good of or get some good of Irish to handle to good effect I never got any good of this machine to understand properly I could never get any good of him to receive cooperation from
[175] (often used in combination) in a satisfactory manner the party went very well
[176] (often used in combination) in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner she plays the violin well
[177] in a correct or careful manner listen well to my words
[178] in a comfortable or prosperous manner to live well
[179] (usually used with auxiliaries) suitably; fittingly you can't very well say that
[180] intimately I knew him well
[181] in a kind or favourable manner she speaks well of you
[182] to a great or considerable extent; fully to be well informed
[183] by a considerable margin let me know well in advance
[184] (preceded by could, might, or may ) indeed you may well have to do it yourself
[185] informal (intensifier) well safe
[186] all very well used ironically to express discontent, dissent, etc
[187] as well in addition; too (preceded by may or might ) with equal effect you might as well come just as well preferable or advisable it would be just as well if you paid me now
[188] as well as in addition to
[189] just leave well alone or just leave well enough alone to refrain from interfering with something that is satisfactory
[190] well and good used to indicate calm acceptance, as of a decision if you accept my offer, well and good
[191] well up in well acquainted with (a particular subject); knowledgeable about
[192] (when prenominal, usually used with a negative) in good health I'm very well, thank you ; he's not a well man
[193] satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing
[194] prudent; advisable it would be well to make no comment
[195] prosperous or comfortable
[196] fortunate or happy it is well that you agreed to go
[197] an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark
[198] an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc well, I don't think I will come
[199] a hole or shaft that is excavated, drilled, bored, or cut into the earth so as to tap a supply of water, oil, gas, etc
[200] a natural pool where ground water comes to the surface
[201] a cavity, space, or vessel used to contain a liquid (in combination ) an inkwell
[202] an open shaft through the floors of a building, such as one used for a staircase
[203] a deep enclosed space in a building or between buildings that is open to the sky to permit light and air to enter
[204] a bulkheaded compartment built around a ship's pumps for protection and ease of access another word for cockpit
[205] a perforated tank in the hold of a fishing boat for keeping caught fish alive
[206] (in England) the open space in the centre of a law court
[207] a source, esp one that provides a continuous supply he is a well of knowledge
[208] to flow or cause to flow upwards or outwards tears welled from her eyes

Words related to Better

superior, improved, exceptional, improving, well, more, advance, exceed, raise, beat, excel, surpass, enhance, correct, sophisticated, preferred, choice, surpassing, exceeding, fitter

Words nearby Better

betta, bette, betted, bettelheim, bettendorf, better, better business bureau, better half, better late than never, better off, better part of

Origin of Better

orFirst recorded in 1600–10; bet1 + -or2

Words that may be confused with Better

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, bettorbetter, bettor

Other words from Better

un·bet·tered , adjective
qua·si-good , adjective

Word origin for Better

wellOld English wella; related to Old High German wella (German Welle wave), Old Norse vella boiling heat

Synonyms for Better

exceptional, improved, superior, choice, exceeding, fitter, preferred, sharpened, sophisticated, surpassing, bigger, finer, greater, higher quality, larger, more appropriate, more desirable, more fitting, more select, more suitable, more useful, more valuable, preferable, prominent, souped up, worthier