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Better
adjective 1.(comparative of 'good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another. "A better coat" , "A better type of car" , "A suit with a better fit" , "A better chance of success" , "Produced a better mousetrap" , "She's better in math than in history" 2.(comparative of 'good') changed for the better in health or fitness. "I feel better" 3.(comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable. Synonym: best. "The White House thought it best not to respond" adverb 1.Comparative of 'well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.. "A deed better left undone" , "Better suited to the job" 2.From a position of superiority or authority. Synonym: best. "I know better." verb (past & past part. bettered; pres. part. bettering) 1.Surpass in excellence. Synonym: break. "Break a record" noun 1.Something superior in quality or condition or effect. 3.A superior person having claim to precedence. 4.The superior one of two alternatives.
Good
adjective (compar. better; superl. best) 1.Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. "A good report card" , "When she was good she was very very good" , "A good knife is one good for cutting" , "This stump will make a good picnic table" , "A good check" , "A good joke" , "A good exterior paint" , "A good secretary" , "A good dress for the office" 2.Having the normally expected amount. Synonym: full. "Gives good measure" , "A good mile from here" 5.Promoting or enhancing well-being. Synonym: beneficial. "The beneficial effects of a temperate climate" , "The experience was good for her" 6.Agreeable or pleasing. "Good manners" 7.Of moral excellence. Synonyms: just, upright. "A just cause" , "An upright and respectable man" 8.Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. Synonyms: adept, expert, practiced, proficient, skilful, skillful. "An adept juggler" , "An expert job" , "A good mechanic" , "A practiced marksman" , "A proficient engineer" , "A lesser-known but no less skillful composer" , "The effect was achieved by skillful retouching" 9.Thorough. "Gave the house a good cleaning" 10.With or in a close or intimate relationship. Synonyms: dear, near. "My sisters and brothers are near and dear" 12.Most suitable or right for a particular purpose. Synonyms: right, ripe. "The right time to act" , "The time is ripe for great sociological changes" 13.Resulting favorably. Synonym: well. "It is good that you stayed" , "It is well that no one saw you" , "All's well that ends well" 14.Exerting force or influence. Synonyms: effective, in effect, in force. "A warranty good for two years" , "The law is already in effect (or in force)" 16.Appealing to the mind. Synonym: serious. "A serious book" 17.In excellent physical condition. Synonym: sound. "I still have one good leg" , "A sound mind in a sound body" 18.Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. Synonym: salutary. "A good night's sleep" , "The salutary influence of pure air"
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