little better than

: not big: such as

: small in size or extent : tiny

: young

: in only a small quantity or degree : slightly

: not at all

: rarely, infrequently

: a small amount, quantity, or degree

: a short time

: a short distance

: comparative of good

: greater than half

: improved in health or mental attitude

: to make better (see ¹better): such as

: to make more tolerable or acceptable

: to make more complete or perfect

: comparative of well

: in a more excellent manner

: to greater advantage : preferably

: something better (see ¹better)

: a superior especially in merit or rank

: advantage, victory

: had better (see ³better 1b)