English Dictionary

Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.
Source : opted (15312)  - auto

Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.
Source : opted (15313)  - auto

Greater in amount; larger; more.
Source : opted (15314)  - auto

Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.
Source : opted (15315)  - auto

More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.
Source : opted (15316)  - auto

Advantage, superiority, or victory; -- usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.
Source : opted (15317)  - auto

One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; -- usually in the plural.
Source : opted (15318)  - auto

In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.
Source : opted (15319)  - auto

More correctly or thoroughly.
Source : opted (15320)  - auto

In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.
Source : opted (15321)  - auto