better
Translation
better
Examples
This is a better plan than the last one.
This is a better plan than the last one.
I feel much better today.
I feel much better today.
She plays tennis better than he does.
She plays tennis better than he does.
You had better leave now.
You had better leave now.
Grammar Patterns
better ((than sth./sb.)) superior to something/somebody. My car is better than yours.
((verb)) better ((than ...)) to perform an action in a superior way. He cooks better than me.
((had)) better ((do sth.)) used to give strong advice. You had better leave now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superior, improved; Antonyms: worse
Etymology
From Old English 'betera' (adjective) and 'bet' (adverb). The comparative of 'good' and 'well'.
Memory Tips
Used for comparing two things, whether they are nouns (a better idea) or actions (sing better).