of superior quality or excellence

a better coat; a better speech.

morally superior; more virtuous

They are no better than thieves.

of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable

a better time for action.

larger; greater

the better part of a lifetime.

improved in health; healthier than before.

completely recovered in health.

in a more appropriate or acceptable way or manner

to behave better.

to a greater degree; more completely or thoroughly

He knows the way better than we do. I probably know him better than anyone else.

more

I walked better than a mile to town.

to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve

to better the lot of the suburban commuter.

to improve upon; surpass; exceed

We have bettered last year's production record.

Cards . to raise (a previous bid).

that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser

the better of two choices.

Usually, betters. those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc. ?

better off

in better circumstances.

more fortunate; happier

Because of his asthma, he would be better off in a different climate.

better oneself, to improve one's social standing, financial position

or education

He is going to night school because he wants to better himself.

for the better

in a way that is an improvement

His health changed for the better.

get or have the better of

to get an advantage over.

to prevail against.

go (someone) one better

to exceed the effort of; be superior to

The neighbors went us one better by buying two new cars.

had better

would be wiser or more well-advised to; ought to

We had better stay indoors today.

no better than one should be

Disparaging . morally inferior; immoral or amoral.

think better of

to reconsider and decide more favorably or wisely regarding

I was tempted to make a sarcastic retort, but thought better of it.

to form a higher opinion of.

adjective

worse , more ill , sicker , unhealthy , littler , smaller , tinier

adverb

worse

verb

deteriorate , get worse , worsen

adjective

bigger , choice , exceeding , exceptional , finer , fitter , greater , higher quality , improved , larger , more appropriate , more desirable , more fitting , more select , more suitable , more useful , more valuable , preferable , preferred , prominent , sharpened , sophisticated , souped up , superior , surpassing , worthiernotes:better is greater in excellence or higher in quality; more useful; more highly skilled; healthier than before - while bettor is someone who bets , convalescent , cured , fully recovered , healthier , improving , less ill , mending , more healthy , on the comeback trail , on the mend , on the road to recovery , out of the woods , over the hump , progressing , recovering , stronger , wellnotes:better is greater in excellence or higher in quality; more useful; more highly skilled; healthier than before - while bettor is someone who bets , longer , more , preponderant , weightiernotes:better is greater in excellence or higher in quality; more useful; more highly skilled; healthier than before - while bettor is someone who bets , largest , most , meliorative , optimum , superordinary , superordinate , tant mieux

adverb

finer , greater , in a superior way , more , more advantageously , more attractively , more competently , more completely , more effectively , more thoroughly , preferably , to a greater degreenotes:better is greater in excellence or higher in quality; more useful; more highly skilled; healthier than before - while bettor is someone who bets

verb

advance , ameliorate , amend , beat , best , cap , correct , enhance , exceed , excel , forward , further , help , meliorate , mend , outshine , outstrip , promote , raise , rectify , refine , reform , revamp , surpass , top , transcendnotes:better is greater in excellence or higher in quality; more useful; more highly skilled; healthier than before - while bettor is someone who bets , upgrade , outdo , outmatch , outrun , pass , transcend , aid , bigger , choice , convalesce , desirable , doctor , elevate , emend , excelling , finer , good , greater , half , improve , increase , more , preferable , recuperate , renew , restore , revise , safer , superior , support , well , win , wiser , worthier

noun

elder , senior , bulge , draw , drop , edge , superiority , upper hand , vantage , bettor