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bet·ter

better

 
pronunciation:
be tr
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
phrases:
had better
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: comparative of good; of a higher quality than something else.
This TV is good, but that one is better.This is one of the better restaurants in town.
antonyms:
worse
definition 2: healthy again; no longer sick or injured.
Is she better after the operation?
synonyms:
cured
antonyms:
ill
similar words:
fitter, healthier, improved, stronger
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: comparative of well; in a way that is higher in quality than some other.
She dances better than I do.
antonyms:
worse
definition 2: comparative of well. Better than in some other way.
The new jeans fit me better than the old ones.These plants grow well in the shade, but they will grow better in the sun.
phrase: had better