Main Entry: ¹bet·ter

Pronunciation: \ˈbe-tər\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English bettre, from Old English betera; akin to Old English bōt remedy, Sanskrit bhadra fortunate

Date: before 12th century

comparative of good

1 : greater than half <for the better part of an hour>
2 : improved in health or mental attitude <feeling better>
3 : more attractive, favorable, or commendable <in better circumstances>
4 : more advantageous or effective <a better solution>
5 : improved in accuracy or performance <building a better engine>