better

• Bezeichnet etwas von hoher Qualität, das zufriedenstellend ist oder moralisch richtig bzw. wünschenswert erscheint.

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

1. High quality or pleasantA1formal

   Having desirable or positive qualities; satisfactory or enjoyable.

   Gut

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

   Synonymeenjoyableexcellentfinefirst-rategreatpleasantqualitysatisfactorysuperiorwonderful

   Antonymeawfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

2. Skilled or competentA1formal

   Proficient or capable in doing something.

   Fähig

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

   Synonymeableaccomplishedadeptcapablecompetentexpertgiftedproficientskilledtalented

   Antonymebadincompetentineptpoorunskilled

3. Morally right or virtuousA2formal

   Having or showing moral excellence; righteous.

   Moralisch richtig

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

   Synonymedecentethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antonymebadcorruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswickedwrong

4. Beneficial or healthyA2formal

   Advantageous or promoting health or well-being.

   gesund

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

   Synonymeadvantageousbeneficialconstructivenourishingnutritioussalubrioussalutaryusefulwholesome

   Antonymebaddetrimentalharmfulinjurious

• Adverb, oft informell oder dialektal, das „gut“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt, dass eine Handlung zufriedenstellend oder geschickt ausgeführt wird, besonders im amerikanischen Englisch.

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.

   Gut (umgangssprachlich für „wohl“)

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

   Synonymealrightfineokaywell

   Antonymepoorly

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das in Qualität, Zustand oder Wirkung überlegen ist, oder eine Person, die im Rang oder in den Fähigkeiten höher steht.

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.

   Bessere Alternative

   • 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.

   Synonymebestchoicefavoriteimprovementpickpreferablesuperior

2. Superior personB2formal

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

   Höhergestellter

   • 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.

   Synonymeelderhigher-upseniorsuperior

   Antonymeinferiorsubordinate

3. One who betsB2informal

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

   Wetter

   • 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.

   Synonymebackerbettorgamblerpunterwagerer

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu verbessern oder in einen höheren Zustand oder eine bessere Qualität zu bringen; auch übertreffen.

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.

   Verbessern

   • 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.

   Synonymeadvanceameliorateaugmentboostenhanceimproveperfectrefinestrengthenupgrade

   Antonymeaggravatedegradedeteriorateimpairworsen

2. To surpassB2formal

   To exceed or do better than someone or something else.

   Übertreffen

   • 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.

   Synonymebeatcapexceedoutclassoutdooutshinesurpasstop