better

• صفة تصف شيئًا ذا جودة عالية أو مقبول أو ملائم، كما تصف الشخص الفاضل أو العمل الصالح أخلاقيًا.

Describes something that is of high quality, satisfactory, or morally right.

1. High quality or pleasantA1formal

   Having desirable or positive qualities; satisfactory or enjoyable.

   جيد

   • This is a good book.
   • She is a good teacher.
   • The weather is good today.

   المرادفاتenjoyableexcellentfinefirst-rategreatpleasantqualitysatisfactorysuperiorwonderful

   الأضدادawfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

2. Skilled or competentA1formal

   Proficient or capable in doing something.

   ماهر

   • He is good at mathematics.
   • She sings very good.
   • They are good players on the team.

   المرادفاتableaccomplishedadeptcapablecompetentexpertgiftedproficientskilledtalented

   الأضدادbadincompetentineptpoorunskilled

3. Morally right or virtuousA2formal

   Having or showing moral excellence; righteous.

   خَيِّر

   • It is good to help others.
   • He is a good person with kind intentions.
   • Good behavior is rewarded.

   المرادفاتdecentethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

   الأضدادbadcorruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswickedwrong

4. Beneficial or healthyA2formal

   Advantageous or promoting health or well-being.

   مفيد للصحة

   • Exercise is good for your health.
   • This food is good for you.
   • Fresh air is good for the lungs.

   المرادفاتadvantageousbeneficialconstructivenourishingnutritioussalubrioussalutaryusefulwholesome

   الأضدادbaddetrimentalharmfulinjurious

• حال بمعنى القيام بالفعل على نحوٍ حسن أو مُرضٍ أو بمهارة، وغالبًا ما يُستعمل في الإنجليزية الأمريكية بمعنى غير رسمي أو عامي.

An adverb, often informal or dialectal, meaning "well." It is used to describe performing an action in a satisfactory or skilled manner, especially in American English.

1. Well (non-standard usage)A1informal

   Used informally to mean 'well' in describing health, performance, or state.

   بمعنى «حسنًا» (استعمال غير فصيح)

   • I feel good today after resting.
   • She sings good, doesn't she?
   • The team played good in the second half.

   المرادفاتalrightfineokaywell

   الأضدادpoorly

• اسم يدل على شيء يتفوق في الجودة أو الحالة أو الأثر، أو على شخص يتفوق في المرتبة أو القدرة.

A noun referring to something that is superior in quality, condition, or effect, or a person who is superior in rank or ability.

1. Superior alternativeB1formal

   Something that is of a higher quality, more desirable, or more effective than another option.

   الأفضل

   • This plan is the better of the two proposals.
   • We are always striving for the better in our work.
   • He chose the better over the good.

   المرادفاتbestchoicefavoriteimprovementpickpreferablesuperior

2. Superior personB2formal

   A person who holds a higher rank, status, or authority, or who is considered superior in some way.

   الأعلى مكانةً

   • One should always respect one's betters.
   • He was taught to defer to his betters in society.
   • The king was considered the better of all his subjects.

   المرادفاتelderhigher-upseniorsuperior

   الأضدادinferiorsubordinate

3. One who betsB2informal

   A person who places a wager or bet, especially in gambling or sports.

   المراهن

   • The better placed a large sum on the horse race.
   • Experienced betters often study the odds carefully.
   • The casino welcomed all betters to the tables.

   المرادفاتbackerbettorgamblerpunterwagerer

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تحسين شيء ما أو جعله في حالة أو نوعية أفضل، وعلى تجاوزه أو التفوق عليه.

A verb used to indicate the act of improving something or making it superior in quality or condition.

1. To improveB1formal

   To make something better or to become better in quality or condition.

   تحسين

   • She worked hard to better her skills in painting.
   • The new policies aim to better the lives of citizens.
   • He tried to better his previous record in the race.

   المرادفاتadvanceameliorateaugmentboostenhanceimproveperfectrefinestrengthenupgrade

   الأضدادaggravatedegradedeteriorateimpairworsen

2. To surpassB2formal

   To exceed or do better than someone or something else.

   تفوق على

   • The athlete bettered the world record by two seconds.
   • Our team bettered the competition in the final match.
   • She bettered her own score in the exam.

   المرادفاتbeatcapexceedoutclassoutdooutshinesurpasstop