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单词 betterments
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betterment

noun

bet·​ter·​ment ˈbe-tər-mənt How to pronounce betterment (audio)
1
: a making or becoming better
2
: an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

Example Sentences

working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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Word History

Etymology

better entry 2 + -ment

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

betterment

noun

bet·​ter·​ment ˈbe-tər-mənt How to pronounce betterment (audio)
: the act or result of making something more satisfactory : improvement Workers sought the betterment of working conditions.

betterments

noun

plural of betterment
as in improvements
the act or result of making something better working for the betterment of the lives of working people

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • improvements
  • enhancements
  • advances
  • developments
  • advancements
  • perfections
  • evolutions
  • refinements
  • growths
  • breakthroughs
  • maturations
  • elaborations
  • gestations
  • ameliorations
  • expansions
  • increases
  • uplifts
  • educations
  • upgrades
  • upswings
  • enlightenments
  • civilizations
  • edifications
  • upturns
  • revivals
  • quantum leaps
  • innovations
  • meliorations
  • windfalls
  • discoveries
  • boosts
  • inventions
  • finds
  • renaissances
  • uptrends
  • renascences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reductions
  • breakdowns
  • impediments
  • hindrances
  • crashes
  • decreases
  • collapses
  • shortcomings
  • failings
  • stumbling blocks
  • degenerations
  • impairments
  • lapses
  • declines
  • deteriorations
  • drawbacks
  • downgrades
  • detriments
  • setbacks
  • diminishments
  • declensions
  • decays
  • glitches
  • descents
  • disablements
  • decadences
  • languishments
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