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better

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UK /ˈbetə(r)/US /ˈbetər/
adjective

of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else

adverb

in a more excellent or pleasant way; not as badly

noun

something that is better

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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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