Better Definition & Meaning
better
- adverb
- comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.; "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
- from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
- adjective
- (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; "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"
- (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better"
- (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond"
- more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour"
- noun
- something superior in quality or condition or effect; "a change for the better"
- someone who bets
- a superior person having claim to precedence; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters"
- the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two"
- verb
- surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record"
- to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
- get better; "The weather improved toward evening"
"Better" in song lyrics
See how better is used in real songs:
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"We'll give you our best to make you dance better"
2 Live Crew — Word II -
"Growin up it's gettin a little better"
2 Low — The Groove with Mr. Scarface -
"So why you frontin, baby, I know you better"
3rd Eye — If it Ain't Rough it Ain't Right
Words that rhyme with better
Usage tips for "better"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "better" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for better to find words that pair well.