better

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

ruОписывает что-то высокого качества, удовлетворительное или морально правильное.esDescribe algo de alta calidad, satisfactorio o moralmente correcto.frDécrit quelque chose de haute qualité, satisfaisant ou moralement correct.deBezeichnet etwas von hoher Qualität, das zufriedenstellend ist oder moralisch richtig bzw. wünschenswert erscheint.ptDescreve algo de alta qualidade, satisfatório ou moralmente correto.zh形容事物质量高、令人满意，或指人善良、品行端正。也用于表示同意、合适或有益。arصفة تصف شيئًا ذا جودة عالية أو مقبول أو ملائم، كما تصف الشخص الفاضل أو العمل الصالح أخلاقيًا.

1. High quality or pleasant A1 formal

   Having desirable or positive qualities; satisfactory or enjoyable.

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

   ruХорошийesbueno (de buena calidad o agradable)frbon, de bonne qualitédeGutptBomzh好的arجيد

   Synonyms: enjoyableexcellentfinefirst-rategreatpleasantqualitysatisfactorysuperiorwonderful

   Antonyms: awfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

2. Skilled or competent A1 formal

   Proficient or capable in doing something.

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

   ruУмелыйesHábil o competentefrcompétent, habiledeFähigptHabilidosozh擅长的arماهر

   Synonyms: ableaccomplishedadeptcapablecompetentexpertgiftedproficientskilledtalented

   Antonyms: badincompetentineptpoorunskilled

3. Morally right or virtuous A2 formal

   Having or showing moral excellence; righteous.

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

   ruМорально правильныйesbueno (moralmente recto)frbon, vertueuxdeMoralisch richtigptMoralmente corretozh善良的arخَيِّر

   Synonyms: decentethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antonyms: badcorruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswickedwrong

4. Beneficial or healthy A2 formal

   Advantageous or promoting health or well-being.

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

   ruПолезныйesBeneficioso o saludablefrBénéfique ou saindegesundptBenéficozh有益的arمفيد للصحة

   Synonyms: advantageousbeneficialconstructivenourishingnutritioussalubrioussalutaryusefulwholesome

   Antonyms: baddetrimentalharmfulinjurious

• better comparative form
• best superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, часто неформальное или диалектное, означающее «хорошо». Используется для описания выполнения действия удовлетворительно или умело, особенно в американском английском.esAdverbio, a menudo informal o dialectal, que significa «bien». Se usa para describir la realización de una acción de manera satisfactoria o hábil, especialmente en inglés estadounidense.frAdverbe, souvent informel ou dialectal, signifiant « bien ». Utilisé pour décrire la manière dont une action est effectuée de façon satisfaisante ou habile, surtout en anglais américain.deAdverb, oft informell oder dialektal, das „gut“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt, dass eine Handlung zufriedenstellend oder geschickt ausgeführt wird, besonders im amerikanischen Englisch.ptAdvérbio informal que significa "bem", indicando que uma ação foi realizada de forma satisfatória ou habilidosa.zh副词，常为非正式或方言用法，意为“好地”。用于描述动作完成得令人满意或熟练，尤其在美式英语中。arحال بمعنى القيام بالفعل على نحوٍ حسن أو مُرضٍ أو بمهارة، وغالبًا ما يُستعمل في الإنجليزية الأمريكية بمعنى غير رسمي أو عامي.

1. Well (non-standard usage) A1 informal

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

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

   ruХорошо (нестандартное употребление)esbien (uso no estándar como adverbio de modo)frBien (usage non standard)deGut (umgangssprachlich für „wohl“)ptBem (uso não padrão)zh好（非标准用法）arبمعنى «حسنًا» (استعمال غير فصيح)

   Synonyms: alrightfineokaywell

   Antonyms: poorly

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее нечто превосходящее по качеству, состоянию или эффекту, или человека, превосходящего по рангу или способностям.esSustantivo que designa algo que supera en calidad, estado o efecto, o a una persona superior en rango o capacidad.frNom désignant ce qui est supérieur en qualité, en état ou en effet, ou une personne supérieure en rang ou en capacités.deSubstantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das in Qualität, Zustand oder Wirkung überlegen ist, oder eine Person, die im Rang oder in den Fähigkeiten höher steht.ptSubstantivo que designa algo superior em qualidade, estado ou efeito, ou uma pessoa de posição mais alta ou maior capacidade.zh名词，指质量、状态或效果上更优越的事物，或指在地位或能力上更优秀的人。arاسم يدل على شيء يتفوق في الجودة أو الحالة أو الأثر، أو على شخص يتفوق في المرتبة أو القدرة.

1. Superior alternative B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛучшееesalternativa superiorfrMeilleure alternativedeBessere AlternativeptMelhor opçãozh更好的选择arالأفضل

   Synonyms: bestchoicefavoriteimprovementpickpreferablesuperior

2. Superior person B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВышестоящийesPersona superiorfrSupérieur (personne)deHöhergestellterptSuperiorzh上级arالأعلى مكانةً

   Synonyms: elderhigher-upseniorsuperior

   Antonyms: inferiorsubordinate

3. One who bets B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruИгрок на ставкахesApostadorfrparieurdeWetterptApostadorzh下注者arالمراهن

   Synonyms: backerbettorgamblerpunterwagerer

• betters plural form
• betters' possessive plural form
• better's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по улучшению чего-либо или приведения его в более высокое качество или состояние.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de mejorar algo o hacer que pase a un estado o calidad más alta. También puede significar superar o aventajar a alguien o algo.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action d'améliorer quelque chose ou de le rendre de meilleure qualité ou état, ou encore de surpasser quelqu'un.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu verbessern oder in einen höheren Zustand oder eine bessere Qualität zu bringen; auch übertreffen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de melhorar algo ou alguém, tornando-o de qualidade ou condição superior; também pode significar superar ou exceder algo.zh动词，表示改善某物或使其质量、状况变得更好；也可表示超过、胜过。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تحسين شيء ما أو جعله في حالة أو نوعية أفضل، وعلى تجاوزه أو التفوق عليه.

1. To improve B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУлучшитьesMejorarframéliorerdeVerbessernptMelhorarzh改善arتحسين

   Synonyms: advanceameliorateaugmentboostenhanceimproveperfectrefinestrengthenupgrade

   Antonyms: aggravatedegradedeteriorateimpairworsen

2. To surpass B2 formal

   To exceed or do better than someone or something else.

   • 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.

   ruПревзойтиesSuperarfrSurpasserdeÜbertreffenptSuperarzh胜过arتفوق على

   Synonyms: beatcapexceedoutclassoutdooutshinesurpasstop

• bettered past participle
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• bettering present participle
• betters third person singular