Better

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Meaning

adjective (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
adverb comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
verb surpass in excellence

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Part of speech: adjective, adverb
Common word: Yes

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Last updated October 2, 2026