better, adj.
freq. cnt. 100
freq. cnt. 100
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 69 freq. cnt.: 69
better
sample sentences
"You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din""a better coat"
"a better type of car"
"a suit with a better fit"
"a better chance of success"
"produced a better mousetrap"
"she's better in math than in history"
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antonym
semantic pointers
domain of synset (usage)
similar to
(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 23 freq. cnt.: 23
better
sample sentences
"her health is better now""I feel better"
lexical pointers
antonym
semantic pointers
domain of synset (usage)
similar to
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
<adj.all> (p) (p) freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8
best better
sample sentences
"it would be better to speak to him""the White House thought it best not to respond"
more than half
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better