BETTERS Synonyms: 208 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of better

as in superiors

one who is above another in rank, station, or office be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure

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Relevance

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as in advantages

the more favorable condition or position in a competition she got the better of her opponents very early in the race

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betters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of better

as in exceeds

to be greater, better, or stronger than this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin

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loses (to)

as in improves

to make better social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents

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If that fund exceeds $2 million, the Legislature could vote to spend the amount over $2 million on peace officer training, equipment and other benefits.

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The cost exceeds $20 billion annually due to lawsuits, turnover and loss of productivity.

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

Definition of exceeds

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