To be or to provide an advantage to
To fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
To improve on
“You will have to better your grades if you want to make it to college.”
To surpass in excellence
“The athlete was determined to better the record of his rival and opponent.”
(colloquial) To threaten with consequences
“You better clean up your room before I get home.”
Plural for one who is above another in rank
“He is your better and deserves a commensurate level of respect from you.”
(of competitions) Plural for a favorable condition or position
“The boxer got the better of his opponent with several decisive blows early in the match.”
Plural for someone who bets
“He was a better who spent much of his time at the races.”
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