better

The definition of better is superior or of high quality.

(adjective)

An example of better is an essay that outshines the rest.

Better means to a greater degree, or more appropriate.

(adverb)

An example of better is a pair of boots verses sneakers for walking in the rain.

Better is to make something more acceptable.

(verb)

An example of better is to make a recipe even more tasty.

Better is defined as the person in authority, or the thing that is more preferable.

(noun)

An example of better is headmaster of a private school.
An example of better is the college choice that provides the most for the individual.

See better in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME bettere, betere < OE betera: see best

adverb

noun

a person superior in authority, position, etc.: obey your betters
the thing, circumstance, action, etc. that is more excellent, more suitable, etc.
advantage: to get the better of a rival

transitive verb

intransitive verb

to become better

noun

bettor

See better in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective Comparative of good.

Greater in excellence or higher in quality.
More useful, suitable, or desirable: found a better way to go; a suit with a better fit than that one.
More highly skilled or adept: I am better at math than English.
Greater or larger: argued for the better part of an hour.
More advantageous or favorable; improved: a better chance of success.
Healthier or more fit than before: The patient is better today.

adverb Comparative of well².

In a more excellent way.
a. To a greater extent or degree: better suited to the job; likes it better without sauce.
b. To greater advantage; preferably: a deed better left undone. See Usage Notes at best, have, rather.
More: It took me better than a year to recover.

noun

One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality.
A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence. Usually used in the plural: to learn from one's betters.

verb bet·tered, bet·ter·ing, bet·ters

verb, transitive