Local English word record

better

adjective · 13 senses

(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

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Examples

  • it would be better to speak to him
  • the White House thought it best not to respond

Word relationships

Synonyms

better(p), best(p)

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