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>