adjective
You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din. Can you suggest a better investment than the Channel Tunnel? I know of no better invention than the wheel
I waited for her the better part of two hours
It would be better to wait till tomorrow to tell her
You will feel better after you have eaten something
adverb
We had better go before the trouble starts
He was going to fight but thought better of it
better off
You'd be better off attending a technical college
She is better off than any of us
noun
Don't let the obstacle course get the better of you
That young imp should learn how to address his elders and betters!
verb
It was impossible in those days for labourers to better their condition
She bettered her record in the 100-metre hurdles by two-tenths of a second
noun
The betters were gathered round the craps table
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