better

adjective

/ˈbet.ər/

/ˈbet̬.ɚ/

Definition

A1 comparative of good: of a higher standard, or more suitable, pleasing, or effective than other things or people: He stood near the front to get a better view. Relations between the two countries have never been better. It's much better to have a small, cosy room than a big, cold one. The film was better than I expected. She is much better at tennis than I am. It is far (= much) better to save some of your money than to spend it all at once. Fresh vegetables are better for you (= more beneficial to you) than canned ones. The longer you keep this wine, the better it tastes (= it has a better flavour if you keep it for a long time). The bed was hard, but it was better than nothing (= than not having a bed).Good, better and bestInformal words for goodQuite good, or not very good A1 If you are or get better after an illness or injury, you are healthy and no longer ill: I hope you get better soon.Recovering from illness get better › to improve: After the ceasefire, the situation in the capital got better. She's getting much better at pronouncing English words.Becoming betterMaking things betterMaking progress and advancing

(Definition of better adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)