better
A1UK /ˈbetə(r)/US /ˈbetər/
Meaning
adjective
of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
“We're hoping for better weather tomorrow.”
adverb
in a more excellent or pleasant way; not as badly
“She sings much better than I do.”
noun
something that is better
“the better of the two books”
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“we couldn't display on the screen think about this someday our games won't look any better what will we do then well our work was satisfactory enough that we formed a close”
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“industry is becoming better known for a less noble innovation the belief that you can claim credit without accepting responsibility we see it every day now with every data breach every privacy”
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“Or better, how do you explain when others are able to achieve things that seem to defy all of the assumptions?”
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