to be better

Определение to be better в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
better: To improve
better: Comparative form of well: more well
I’ve had enough of cycling with you chaps. I can spend my Sundays better than in tormenting cats and quarrelling and fighting.”.
better: Alternative spelling of bettor
better: An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another
He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.
better: Comparative form of good or well: more good or well
better: Better is the comparative of good
better: Better is the comparative of well
better: in a superior way; to a greater degree, more than -
better: {v} to improve, mend, advance, exceed
better: {a} more good or choice
better: {n} an advantage
better: someone who bets
better: One who bets or lays a wager
better: More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject
better: If you say that something has happened or been done for better or worse, you mean that you are not sure whether the consequences will be good or bad, but they will have to be accepted because the action cannot be changed. I married you for better or worse, knowing all about these problems
better: If you like one thing better than another, you like it more. I like your interpretation better than the one I was taught They liked it better when it rained
better: To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise
better: as, ten miles and better
better: If you say that someone would be better off doing something, you are advising them to do it or expressing the opinion that it would benefit them to do it. If you've got bags you're better off taking a taxi
better: You can use expressions like `The bigger the better' or `The sooner the better' to say that you would prefer it if something is big or happens soon. The Irish love a party, the bigger the better
better: Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air
better: Advantage, superiority, or victory; usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy
better: adj [very good {compared to something else}] lebih baik (baik)
better: If you are better after an illness or injury, you have recovered from it. If you feel better, you no longer feel so ill. He is much better now, he's fine The doctors were saying there wasn't much hope of me getting better
better: from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better "
better: Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect
better: In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another
better: You use had better or 'd better when you are advising, warning, or threatening someone, or expressing an opinion about what should happen. It's half past two. I think we had better go home You'd better run if you're going to get your ticket In spoken English, people sometimes use better without `had' or `be' before it. It has the same meaning. Better not say too much aloud
better: To become better; to improve
better: To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of
better: Better is used to form the comparative of compound adjectives beginning with `good' and `well.' For example, the comparative of `well-off' is `better-off.'
better: surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record"
better: the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two" one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters" get better; "The weather improved toward evening" to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes" surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record" (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another; "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"; "a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in history" (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better" more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour" comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
better: If you better your situation, you improve your social status or the quality of your life. If you better yourself, you improve your social status. He had dedicated his life to bettering the lot of the oppressed people of South Africa Our parents chose to come here with the hope of bettering themselves
better: ad more good than
better: one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters"
better: You can say `so much the better' or `all the better' to indicate that it is desirable that a particular thing is used, done, or available. Use strong white flour, and if you can get hold of durum wheat flour, then so much the better
better: comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
better: comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc ; "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
better: comparative of good or well
better: If something changes for the better, it improves. He dreams of changing the world for the better
better: If you go one better, you do something better than it has been done before or obtain something better than someone else has. Now General Electric have gone one better than nature and made a diamond purer than the best quality natural diamonds
better: to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
better: If you intend to do something and then think better of it, you decide not to do it because you realize it would not be sensible. Alberg opened his mouth, as if to protest. But he thought better of it
better: "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
better: To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel
better: To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of
better: (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another; "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"; "a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in history"
better: My better half A jocose way of saying my wife As the twain are one, each is half Horace calls his friend animæ dimidium meæ (1 Odes iii 8 ) To be better than his word To do more than he promised To think better of the matter To give it further consideration; to form a more correct opinion respecting it
better: from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better
better: Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better
better: More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc
better: If someone betters a high achievement or standard, they achieve something higher. He recorded a time of 4 minutes 23, bettering the old record of 4-24
better: One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc
better: You say `That's better' in order to express your approval of what someone has said or done, or to praise or encourage them. `I came to ask your advice -- no, to ask for your help.' --- `That's better. And how can I help you?'
better: usually in the plural
better: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond"
better: If you say that you expect or deserve better, you mean that you expect or deserve a higher standard of achievement, behaviour, or treatment from people than they have shown you. Our long-suffering mining communities deserve better than this
better: the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two"
better: (good, better, best)
better: more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour"
better: against your better judgment: see judgment to be better than nothing: see nothing the better part: see part
better: If you get the better of someone, you defeat them in a contest, fight, or argument. He is used to tough defenders, and he usually gets the better of them
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better: Greater in amount; larger; more
better: (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better"
better: If you know better than someone, you have more information, knowledge, or experience than them. He thought he knew better than I did, though he was much less experienced
better: {i} something which is preferable, something which is more desirable
better: 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
better: If a feeling such as jealousy, curiosity, or anger gets the better of you, it becomes too strong for you to hide or control. She didn't allow her emotions to get the better of her
better: {f} upgrade, improve, enhance, enrich
better: More correctly or thoroughly
better: get better; "The weather improved toward evening"
better: You can say that someone is better doing one thing than another, or it is better doing one thing than another, to advise someone about what they should do. Wouldn't it be better putting a time-limit on the task? Subjects like this are better left alone
better: If someone knows better than to do something, they are old enough or experienced enough to know it is the wrong thing to do. She knew better than to argue with Adeline
better: "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job" from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better