Main Entry:

²better

Function:

verb

Date:

before 12th century

transitive verb

1: to make better: as a: to make more tolerable or acceptable <trying to better the lot of slum dwellers> b: to make more complete or perfect <looked forward to bettering her acquaintance with the new neighbors> 2: to surpass in excellence : excelintransitive verb: to become better

synonyms see improve