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better

Definition 1 (adjective)

(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

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I suppose I'd better, otherwise he might sue you for breach of promise.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 1
You better not let your wife hear you talking like that.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 7
You'd better, miss. You know how she feels about that cat.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 1
I thought it over, Martha. It's better for you here.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 1
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Definition 2 (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

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This is much better than any nightclub.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 2
It's better to do this.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 2
You know, Chris, I think your cloak with the sequins might look better on you tonight.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 1
Yes, I guess there must be a better side to my nature.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 8
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Definition 3 (adverb)

comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.

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We can tell better in about six months.
Love Affair
Lesson 6
It'd make me feel a whole lot better.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 1
But when I see him with you, I feel better.
Love Affair
Lesson 3
You have much better copy than that.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 6
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Definition 4 (adjective)

(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

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Only until you're better. No!
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 8
When you're feeling better, Mr. Zinthrop,
The Wasp Woman
Lesson 6
It's not going to get any better.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 7