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(1):

(n.) One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; - usually in the plural.

(2):

(compar.) In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.

(3):

(compar.) More correctly or thoroughly.

(4):

(a.) Greater in amount; larger; more.

(5):

(a.) Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.

(6):

(compar.) More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better.

(7):

(a.) More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.

(8):

(a.) Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.

(9):

(a.) To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.

(10):

(a.) To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise.

(11):

(v. i.) To become better; to improve.

(12):

(a.) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

(13):

(a.) Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.

(14):

(n.) One who bets or lays a wager.

(15):

(compar.) In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.

(16):

(n.) Advantage, superiority, or victory; - usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.

(17):

(a.) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Better'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​b/better.html. 1828.
 
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