better | Definition of better

better

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of better

1 to be greater, better, or stronger than

this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin

Synonyms of better

beat, eclipse, exceed, excel, outclass, outdistance, outdo, outgun, outmatch, outshine, outstrip, overtop, surpass, top, tower (over), transcend

Words Related to better

one-up, outpace, outrace, outrun, overpass

best, clobber, conquer, crush, defeat, drub, lick, master, outcompete, outperform, overcome, overmatch, prevail (over), rout, shame, skunk, subdue, surmount, thrash, trim, triumph (over), trounce, wallop, whip, win (against), worst

outbalance, outweigh, overbear, overshadow, trump

Phrases Synonymous with better

go one better, run circles around (or run rings around)

Near Antonyms of better

2 to make better

social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents

Synonyms of better

ameliorate, amend, enhance, enrich, help, improve, meliorate, perfect, refine, upgrade

Words Related to better

correct, emend, rectify, reform, remediate, remedy

edit, fine-tune, redraft, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, revamp, revise, rework

beef (up), boost, fortify, intensify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

fine, hone, polish

retouch, touch up

Near Antonyms of better

damage, endamage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, spoil, tarnish, vitiate

blemish, blight, deface, disfigure, flaw, mar

diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

Antonyms of better