better
adjective
[ ˈbɛtə ]
• more desirable, satisfactory, or effective.
• "we're hoping for better weather tomorrow"
Similar:
superior,
finer,
of higher quality,
greater,
in a different class,
one step ahead,
more acceptable,
preferable,
recommended,
a cut above,
streets ahead,
head and shoulders above,
ahead of the pack/field,
• partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress.
• "his leg was getting better"
Similar:
healthier,
fitter,
stronger,
less ill,
well,
cured,
healed,
recovered,
convalescent,
recovering,
on the road to recovery,
making progress,
progressing,
improving,
on the mend,
looking up,
better
adverb
• more excellently or effectively.
• "Jonathon could do better if he tried"
Similar:
to a higher standard,
in a superior/finer way,
better
noun
• the better one; that which is better.
• "the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two"
• one's superiors in social class or ability.
• "I'm not one to speak ill of my betters"
better
verb
• improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement).
• "his account can hardly be bettered"
Similar:
surpass,
improve on,
beat,
exceed,
excel,
top,
cap,
trump,
eclipse,
outstrip,
outdo,
outmatch,
go one better than,
best,
Origin:
Old English betera (adjective), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch beter and German besser, also to best.
better
noun
• variant spelling of bettor.
bettor
noun
• a person who bets, especially on a regular basis.
• "she described herself as a moderate bettor"
good
adjective
• to be desired or approved of.
• "it's good that he's back to his old self"
• having the required qualities; of a high standard.
• "a good restaurant"
Similar:
fine,
of high quality,
of a high standard,
quality,
superior,
satisfactory,
acceptable,
adequate,
in order,
up to scratch,
up to the mark,
up to standard,
up to par,
competent,
not bad,
all right,
excellent,
superb,
outstanding,
magnificent,
of the highest quality,
of the highest standard,
exceptional,
marvellous,
wonderful,
first-rate,
first-class,
superlative,
splendid,
admirable,
worthy,
sterling,
super,
great,
OK,
hunky-dory,
A1,
ace,
terrific,
tremendous,
fantastic,
fab,
top-notch,
tip-top,
class,
awesome,
magic,
wicked,
brilliant,
brill,
smashing,
bosting,
on fleek,
beaut,
bonzer,
spiffing,
ripping,
cracking,
topping,
top-hole,
wizard,
capital,
champion,
swell,
delicious,
mouth-watering,
appetizing,
tasty,
flavoursome,
flavourful,
delectable,
toothsome,
inviting,
enjoyable,
palatable,
succulent,
luscious,
rich,
sweet,
savoury,
piquant,
scrumptious,
delish,
scrummy,
yummy,
yum-yum,
moreish,
peng,
finger-licking,
nummy,
ambrosial,
ambrosian,
nectareous,
nectarean,
flavorous,
sapid,
valid,
genuine,
authentic,
legitimate,
• possessing or displaying moral virtue.
• "her father was a good man"
Similar:
virtuous,
righteous,
moral,
morally correct,
ethical,
upright,
upstanding,
high-minded,
right-minded,
right-thinking,
principled,
exemplary,
clean,
law-abiding,
lawful,
irreproachable,
blameless,
guiltless,
unimpeachable,
just,
honest,
honourable,
unbribable,
incorruptible,
anti-corruption,
scrupulous,
reputable,
decent,
respectable,
noble,
lofty,
elevated,
worthy,
trustworthy,
meritorious,
praiseworthy,
commendable,
admirable,
laudable,
pure,
pure as the driven snow,
whiter than white,
sinless,
saintly,
saintlike,
godly,
angelic,
squeaky clean,
• giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying.
• "the streets fill up with people looking for a good time"
Similar:
enjoyable,
pleasant,
agreeable,
pleasing,
pleasurable,
delightful,
great,
nice,
lovely,
amusing,
diverting,
jolly,
merry,
lively,
festive,
cheerful,
convivial,
congenial,
sociable,
super,
fantastic,
fabulous,
fab,
terrific,
glorious,
grand,
magic,
out of this world,
cool,
brilliant,
brill,
smashing,
peachy,
neat,
ducky,
beaut,
bonzer,
capital,
wizard,
corking,
spiffing,
ripping,
top-hole,
topping,
champion,
beezer,
swell,
frabjous,
• thorough.
• "now is the time to have a really good clear-up"
• valid.
• "the ticket is good for travel from May to September"
• used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger.
• "good heavens!"
Origin:
Old English gōd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch goed and German gut .
well
adverb
• in a good or satisfactory way.
• "the whole team played well"
Similar:
skilfully,
with skill,
ably,
competently,
proficiently,
adeptly,
adroitly,
deftly,
dexterously,
effectively,
expertly,
with expertise,
admirably,
excellently,
consummately,
professionally,
• in a thorough manner.
• "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well"
Similar:
thoroughly,
completely,
efficiently,
rigorously,
effectively,
conscientiously,
industriously,
carefully,
closely,
attentively,
in depth,
exhaustively,
from top to bottom,
minutely,
in detail,
meticulously,
scrupulously,
assiduously,
painstakingly,
methodically,
comprehensively,
fully,
to the fullest extent,
intensively,
extensively,
• very probably; in all likelihood.
• "being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma"
well
adjective
• in good health; free or recovered from illness.
• "I don't feel very well"
Similar:
healthy,
in good health,
all right,
fine,
fit,
fighting fit,
as fit as a fiddle,
as fit as a flea,
robust,
strong,
vigorous,
blooming,
thriving,
bursting with health,
in rude health,
hale,
hale and hearty,
hearty,
in good shape,
in excellent shape,
in good condition,
in tip-top condition,
in good trim,
in fine fettle,
sound,
sound in body and limb,
in the pink,
up to snuff,
• sensible; advisable.
• "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails"
Similar:
advisable,
sensible,
prudent,
politic,
commonsensical,
wise,
canny,
judicious,
shrewd,
expedient,
provident,
recommended,
advantageous,
beneficial,
profitable,
gainful,
desirable,
a good idea,
Origin:
Old English wel(l), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wel and German wohl ; probably also to the verb will1. Vowel lengthening in Middle English gave rise to the current Scots form weel.
