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better

/ˈbɛtər/
bet · ter ˈbɛt · ər
English Definition
adj. of a higher standard
中文释义
更好的
Significado en Español
mejor
한국어 뜻
더 나은, 더 좋은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tốt hơn
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Example Sentence

His grades are better this semester.

他这学期的成绩更好了。

Synonyms
superior improved preferable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “better”:

  1. A superior
  2. B worse
  3. C inferior
  4. D poorer
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A — superior. “better” means adj. of a higher standard

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After weeks of practice, her messy handwriting became much ______.

  1. A better
  2. B worse
  3. C poorer
  4. D sloppier
Show answer

A — better. “better” means adj. of a higher standard

Common questions about “better”

What does “better” mean?

better — adj. of a higher standard. In Chinese: 更好的.

How do you pronounce “better”?

better is pronounced /ˈbɛtər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bet · ter.

How do you use “better” in a sentence?

His grades are better this semester. (他这学期的成绩更好了。)

What are synonyms for “better”?

superior, improved, preferable — all close in meaning to better (adj. of a higher standard).

Is “better” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. better appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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