English · Adjectives

better

/ˈbɛtər/

[/ˈbɛtər/]

comparative of good

Beginneradjective

Definition

Irregular comparative form of 'good'. Used to say something is of higher quality than another.

Example

This restaurant is better than the other one.

This restaurant is better than the other one.

Etymology

From Old English 'betera', an irregular comparative related to 'good'.

How & Where It’s Used

An irregular form; 'gooder' is never used. Often followed by 'than'.

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