better

Outperforming the rest

Better is the comparative form of good—an improvement or advantage over something else.

She's a better cook than I am.

I feel better today.

To better something is to improve or surpass it: He bettered his previous record.

A better is also one who bets.

You'd better means you should, with implied consequence: You'd better hurry or we'll be late.

To get the better of someone is to defeat or outwit them.

For better or worse acknowledges uncertainty about outcomes.

improve

Raise in quality

enhanceIncrease in quality
upgradeRaise to higher standard
advanceMove or progress forward

progress · develop · elevate · boost · augment · strengthen · enrich · cultivate · evolve · reform

recover

heal

Restore to wellness

mendRestore after damage
recoverRegain health or possession
recuperateHeal after illness

convalesce · rehabilitate · restore · rejuvenate · regenerate · bounce-back · overcome · revive · rebuild · rally

refine

polish

Smooth by rubbing

honeMake keener or better
sharpenMake keener or finer
tweakMinor adjustment

fine-tune · adjust · perfect · streamline · calibrate · edit · revise · amend · tailor · customize

superior

excellent

Of superior quality

outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
superiorHigher in rank

top-notch · first-rate · high-quality · elite · premier · preeminent · supreme · unmatched · peerless · incomparable

surpass

outperform

Achieve superior results

exceedGo past a limit
surpassExceed in achievement
outdoExceed in achievement

beat · top · eclipse · outshine · outclass · overtake · trump · defeat · prevail · dominate

skilled

sharper

Gambling cheat or swindler

strongerHaving greater power
wiserHaving greater judgment
savvierMore practically clever

abler · fitter · faster · smarter · keener · surer

better

improve

heal

polish

excellent

outperform

sharper

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