Wondering how to hyphenate the English word betters? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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Something superior in quality or condition or effect A change for the better |
| 2. |
Someone who bets |
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A superior person having claim to precedence The common man has been kept in his place by his betters |
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The superior one of two alternatives Chose the better of the two |
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Surpass in excellence She bettered her own record Break a record |
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To make better The editor improved the manuscript with his changes |
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Get better The weather improved toward evening |
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(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 |
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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 |
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(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness Her health is better now I feel better |
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(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 |
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More than half Argued for the better part of an hour |
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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 |
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From a position of superiority or authority Father knows best I know better. |