better

adverb

/ˈbet.ər/

/ˈbet̬.ɚ/

Definition

A2 in a more suitable, pleasing, or satisfactory way, or to a greater degree: The next time he took the test, he was better prepared. She did much better (= was more successful) in the second half of the match. I like this jacket much better than (= I prefer it to) the other one. She knows her way around the college better than I do.Good, better and bestInformal words for goodQuite good, or not very good › to a greater degree, when used as the comparative of adjectives beginning with 'good' or 'well': She is better-looking (= more attractive) than her brother. He is much better known for his poetry than his songwriting.Good, better and bestInformal words for goodQuite good, or not very good better still (also even better) › used to say that a particular choice would be more satisfactory: Why don't you give her a call or, better still, go and see her?Good, better and bestInformal words for goodQuite good, or not very good sb would do better UK › it would be wiser: You would do better to bring the plants inside when the weather gets colder.Wise and sensible sb had better do sth A2 used to give advice or to make a threat: You'd better (= you should) go home now before the rain starts. He'd better pay me back that money he owes me soon, or else.Giving adviceDangers and threats

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