better

modif.

1. Superior

   greater, finer, preferred, preferable, surpassing, excelling, improved, more suitable, more desirable, more favorable, more virtuous; see also best 1, excellent.

2. Thought of as somewhat exclusive

   more select, of higher quality, more refined, more aloof, more noteworthy, more distinguished, more sophisticated, politer, posher*, classier*.

   Antonyms common*, vulgar*, popular. *

3. Recovering health

   convalescent, improved in health, stronger, recovering, convalescing, improving, on the road to recovery, mending, progressing, on the mend*.

   Antonyms sick*, failing*, wasting away.

4. Larger

   bigger, preponderant, weightier, more; see large 1, more 2.

for better or worse

for the better

get<strong> or </strong>have the better of<strong>

better

v.

1. To improve

   ameliorate, revamp, refine; see improve 1.

2. To surpass

   outdo, improve upon, top; see exceed, surpass.