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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" Antonym: worse. 2.(comparative of 'good') changed for the better in health or fitness. "I feel better" Antonym: worse. 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" Antonym: bad. 2.Having the normally expected amount. Synonym: full. "Gives good measure" , "A good mile from here" 3.Morally admirable. Antonym: evil. 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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