A1adjective high_frequency_chunk

Better

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbetə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbetər/"]/

Meaning of Better

of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else

In simple words: More good than something else.

Better in a sentence

• I feel better after taking a short walk outside.
• She always tries to make better choices when it comes to food.
• This new phone is much better than my old one.
• He is a better player now than he was last year.
• Can we find a better solution to this problem?

How to use Better

Used to compare two things. It is appropriate in most contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing; in that case, use 'superior'.

Grammar pattern

better + than + object

Memory hint

Think of 'bet' as a wager; if you bet on something better, you'll win!

Related words

Collocations with Better

• be
• feel
• look
• considerably
• even
• far
• no better
• nothing better than
• be
• feel
• look
• considerably
• even
• far
• no better
• nothing better than
• be
• feel
• look
• a lot
• much
• a good deal
• be
• feel
• look
• a lot
• much
• a good deal

Synonyms for Better

• superior
• improved
• enhanced
• finer

Opposites of Better

• worse

Common mistakes with Better

• Confused with 'gooder' as a comparative form.
• Using 'better' without a comparison (e.g., 'This is better.' needs a reference).
• Incorrectly using 'better' as an adjective without context.

Frequently asked questions about Better

What does Better mean?

More good than something else.

What is the definition of Better?

of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else

How do you use Better in a sentence?

I feel better after taking a short walk outside.

Can you give another example of Better?

She always tries to make better choices when it comes to food.

What are synonyms for Better?

Common alternatives include superior, improved, enhanced, finer.

What is the opposite of Better?

Opposite meanings include worse.

What words go with Better?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, considerably, even, far, no better, nothing better than, be, feel, look, considerably, even, far, no better, nothing better than, be, feel, look, a lot, much, a good deal, be, feel, look, a lot, much, a good deal.

What are common mistakes when using Better?

Confused with 'gooder' as a comparative form. Using 'better' without a comparison (e.g., 'This is better.' needs a reference). Incorrectly using 'better' as an adjective without context.

How do you pronounce Better?

US: /["/ˈbetər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbetə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Better?

Used to compare two things. It is appropriate in most contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing; in that case, use 'superior'.

What CEFR level is Better?

"Better" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.