better

[ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛɾɚ][ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ][ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ][ˈbɛtʰə][ˈbɛɾɚ]
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."

adjective

1. Greater in amount or quantity

adjective

1. (of people)

2. (of capabilities)

3. (properties and qualities)

4. (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

"The soup is good and hot."

5. Holy (especially when capitalized) .

"Good Friday"

6. (of quantities)

Synonyms

Antonyms

adjective

1. In good health.

"I had been sick, but now I'm well."

2. Good, content.

"“How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”"

3. Prudent; good; well-advised.

adverb

1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

"He does his job well."

2. (manner) Completely, fully.

"We’re well beat now."

3. (degree) To a significant degree.

"That author is well known."

4. (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).

5. In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

better

[ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛɾɚ][ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ][ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ][ˈbɛtʰə][ˈbɛɾɚ]
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
verb

1. To improve.

2. To become better; to improve.

3. To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

4. To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

verb

1. (with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.

"The project had better get finished by the current deadline."

Synonyms

better

[ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛɾɚ][ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ][ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ][ˈbɛtʰə][ˈbɛɾɚ]
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

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