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bettering

/ˈbet.ər.ɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

/ˈbet.ər.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или действие по улучшению или совершенствованию чего-либо, часто используемое в контексте личностного развития или социального продвижения.

A noun referring to the process or act of improving or making something better, often used in contexts of personal development or social advancement.

uncountable

  1. Improvement or advancementB2formal

    The act of making something better or improving a situation, condition, or quality.

    ruУлучшение

    • The bettering of living conditions is a priority for the government.
    • He dedicated his life to the bettering of society.
    • Continuous bettering of skills is essential in a competitive world.

    Synonymsadvancementameliorationbettermentenhancementimprovementrefinementupgrade

    Antonymsdeclinedeteriorationregressionworsening

verb

better/ˈbɛt.ər/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по улучшению чего-либо или приведения его в более высокое качество или состояние.

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.

    ruУлучшить

    • 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.

    Synonymsadvanceameliorateaugmentboostenhanceimproveperfectrefinestrengthenupgrade

    Antonymsaggravatedegradedeteriorateimpairworsen

  2. To surpassB2formal

    To exceed or do better than someone or something else.

    ruПревзойти

    • 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.

    Synonymsbeatcapexceedoutclassoutdooutshinesurpasstop

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