英语词汇“better”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Better

nnoun.attributesomething superior in quality or condition or effect

Examples:

a change for the better

Hypernyms:good goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:bettergoodqualityattributeabstractionentity

nnoun.personsomeone who bets

Synset:bettor punter wagerer

Derivationally Related Form:betpuntwager

Hypernyms:gambler

Inherited Hypernyms:bettorgamblerpersoncausal agentphysical entityentity

Inherited Hypernyms:bettorgamblerpersonorganismliving thingwholeobjectphysical entityentity

Direct Hyponyms:callertaker

Full Hyponyms:

nnoun.persona superior person having claim to precedence

Examples:

the common man has been kept in his place by his betters

Hypernyms:higher-up superior superordinate

Inherited Hypernyms:bettersuperiorleaderpersoncausal agentphysical entityentity

Inherited Hypernyms:bettersuperiorleaderpersonorganismliving thingwholeobjectphysical entityentity

nnoun.attributethe superior one of two alternatives

Examples:

chose the better of the two

Derivationally Related Form:better

Hypernyms:good goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:bettergoodqualityattributeabstractionentity

vverb.competitionsurpass in excellence

Synset:break

Examples:

She bettered her own record
break a record

Derivationally Related Form:better

Hypernyms:exceed outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip surmount surpass

Inherited Hypernyms:bettersurpassbeatget the better of

Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something

vverb.changeto make better

Synset:ameliorate amend improve meliorate

Examples:

The editor improved the manuscript with his changes

Antonyms:worsen

Derivationally Related Form:ameliorativemeliorationbettermentamendableamelioratoryimprovementmeliorativeameliorationbetterimprover

Hypernyms:alter change modify

Inherited Hypernyms:betterchange

Direct Hyponyms:advanceaidalleviateassuagebeautifybuildbuild upbushelconditiondevelopdistilldoctordowneducateembellishemendenhanceenrichfancifyfine-tunefixfructifyfurbish uphelphoneiron outliftmake puremendpalliateperfectpolishprettifypurifyput rightraiserefinereformregeneraterelieverepairrestorerevitalizestraighten outsublimatetouch onturn aroundupgrade

Causes:ameliorate better improve meliorate

Full Troponyms:advancebarberbathebecomebenefitbobbring aroundbuffbuildbuild upcapacitatechinkchokeclean upcleansecloseco-educatecoaptcobblecombcomfortconditioncorkdarndecontaminatedoll updouchedressdress updungeducateemendenhanceenrichfancifyfertilizefillflossfollow upfomentfructifygarglegaufferglossgroomhabilitateheelhelphighlighthome-schoolhushiron outlipstickmake upmanicuremarcelmoussenitrifyoptimizeoverrefinepatchpedicureperfectperfumepermpieceplugpointpolishpomadepowderpreparepurgepurifyqualifyraiserazorreconditionrecuperateredeveloprefinereformregeneraterejuvenaterelieverepairrougeround outschoolscrubsealsettleshampooshaveshowersimonizeslicksoapsocializesolesoothesophisticatesponge downspruce upstoppertalctamponteasetinkertonsuretopdresstouch uptrouble-shootturn aroundupgradevampwashwave

Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something | They --- their earnings this year (apply to: improve)

vverb.changeget better

Synset:ameliorate improve meliorate

Examples:

The weather improved toward evening

Antonyms:worsen

Derivationally Related Form:ameliorativemeliorationbettermentimprovementamelioratorymeliorativeameliorationbetter

Hypernyms:change state turn

Inherited Hypernyms:betterchange statechange

Direct Hyponyms:bounce backconvalescefructifyget overget wellhealmendpick uprecoverrecuperatereformsee the lightstraighten outsurgeturn aroundupgrade

Full Troponyms:fructifyget wellgranulatehealmendperk uprecuperatereformscabskin oversnap backsurgeturn aroundupgrade

Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s | Their earnings --- this year (apply to: improve)

adjadj.all(comparative of 'good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

Domain Usage:comparativecomparative degree

Examples:

You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din
a better coat
a better type of car
a suit with a better fit
a better chance of success
produced a better mousetrap
she's better in math than in history

Antonyms:worse

Inherited Hypernyms:better

Similar to:amended finer improved

adjadj.all(comparative of 'good') changed for the better in health or fitness

Domain Usage:comparativecomparative degree

Examples:

her health is better now
I feel better

Antonyms:worse

Inherited Hypernyms:better

Similar to:fitter healthier

adj satadj.all(comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

Domain Usage:comparativecomparative degree

Synset:best

Examples:

it would be better to speak to him
the White House thought it best not to respond

Antonyms:inadvisable

Inherited Hypernyms:better

Similar to:advisable

adj satadj.allmore than half

Examples:

argued for the better part of an hour

Antonyms:minor

Inherited Hypernyms:better

Similar to:major

adjadj.allhaving desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

Attributes:quality

Examples:

good news from the hospital
a good report card
when she was good she was very very good
a good knife is one good for cutting
this stump will make a good picnic table
a good check
a good joke
a good exterior paint
a good secretary
a good dress for the office

Antonyms:bad

Derivationally Related Form:goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:bang-up bully corking cracking dandy great groovy keen neat nifty not bad old peachy slap-up smashing swell good enough goodish hot redeeming acceptable decent satisfactory solid superb well-behaved well behaved

See also:best better favorable favourable good obedient respectable

adj satadj.allhaving the normally expected amount

Synset:full good

Examples:

gives full measure
gives good measure
a good mile from here

Antonyms:meager

Inherited Hypernyms:full

Similar to:ample

adjadj.allmorally admirable

Attributes:good goodness

Antonyms:evil

Derivationally Related Form:goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:angelic angelical beatific sainted saintlike saintly goody-goody redeeming redemptive saving white

See also:good moral right righteous virtuous worthy

adj satadj.alldeserving of esteem and respect

Synset:estimable good honorable respectable

Examples:

all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name

Antonyms:disreputable

Derivationally Related Form:honorablenessrespectabilityhonorgoodness

Inherited Hypernyms:estimable

Similar to:reputable

adj satadj.allpromoting or enhancing well-being

Synset:beneficial good

Examples:

an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
the experience was good for her

Antonyms:disadvantageous

Derivationally Related Form:benefitgoodness

Inherited Hypernyms:beneficial

Similar to:advantageous favorable favourable

adj satadj.allagreeable or pleasing

Examples:

we all had a good time
good manners

Antonyms:nasty

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:nice

adj satadj.allof moral excellence

Synset:good just upright

Examples:

a genuinely good person
a just cause
an upright and respectable man

Antonyms:unrighteous

Derivationally Related Form:uprightnessjustnessgoodness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:righteous

adj satadj.allhaving or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Synset:adept expert good practiced proficient skilful skillful

Examples:

adept in handicrafts
an adept juggler
an expert job
a good mechanic
a practiced marksman
a proficient engineer
a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
the effect was achieved by skillful retouching

Antonyms:unskilled

Derivationally Related Form:skillfulnessexpertnessproficiencyadeptadeptness

Inherited Hypernyms:adept

Similar to:skilled

adj satadj.allthorough

Examples:

had a good workout
gave the house a good cleaning

Antonyms:incomplete

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:complete

adj satadj.allwith or in a close or intimate relationship

Synset:dear good near

Examples:

a good friend
my sisters and brothers are near and dear

Antonyms:distant

Inherited Hypernyms:dear

Similar to:close

adj satadj.allfinancially safe

Synset:dependable good safe secure

Examples:

a good investment
a secure investment

Antonyms:unsound

Derivationally Related Form:securitysafenessdependableness

Inherited Hypernyms:dependable

Similar to:sound

adj satadj.allmost suitable or right for a particular purpose

Synset:good right ripe

Examples:

a good time to plant tomatoes
the right time to act
the time is ripe for great sociological changes

Antonyms:inopportune

Derivationally Related Form:goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:opportune

adj satadj.allresulting favorably

Synset:good well

Examples:

it's a good thing that I wasn't there
it is good that you stayed
it is well that no one saw you
all's well that ends well

Antonyms:unfortunate

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:fortunate

adj satadj.allexerting force or influence

Synset:effective good in effect in force

Examples:

the law is effective immediately
a warranty good for two years
the law is already in effect (or in force)

Antonyms:inoperative

Inherited Hypernyms:effective

Similar to:operative

adj satadj.allcapable of pleasing

Examples:

good looks

Antonyms:displeasing

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:pleasing

adj satadj.allappealing to the mind

Synset:good serious

Examples:

good music
a serious book

Antonyms:nonintellectual

Derivationally Related Form:goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:intellectual

adj satadj.allin excellent physical condition

Synset:good sound

Examples:

good teeth
I still have one good leg
a sound mind in a sound body

Antonyms:unhealthy

Derivationally Related Form:soundness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:healthy

adj satadj.alltending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

Synset:good salutary

Examples:

beneficial effects of a balanced diet
a good night's sleep
the salutary influence of pure air

Antonyms:unhealthful

Derivationally Related Form:goodness

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:healthful

adj satadj.allnot forged

Synset:good honest

Examples:

a good dollar bill

Antonyms:counterfeit

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:echt genuine

adj satadj.allnot left to spoil

Synset:good unspoiled unspoilt

Examples:

the meat is still good

Antonyms:stale

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:fresh

adj satadj.allgenerally admired

Examples:

good taste

Antonyms:undiscriminating

Inherited Hypernyms:good

Similar to:discriminating

adjadj.allin good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; at least I feel well"

Examples:

appears to be entirely well
the wound is nearly well
a well man
I think I'm well

Antonyms:ill

Derivationally Related Form:wellness

Inherited Hypernyms:well

Similar to:asymptomatic symptomless cured healed recovered

单词	better
释义	Better nnoun.attributesomething superior in quality or condition or effect Examples: a change for the better Hypernyms:good goodness Inherited Hypernyms:bettergoodqualityattributeabstractionentity nnoun.personsomeone who bets Synset:bettor punter wagerer Derivationally Related Form:betpuntwager Hypernyms:gambler Inherited Hypernyms:bettorgamblerpersoncausal agentphysical entityentity Inherited Hypernyms:bettorgamblerpersonorganismliving thingwholeobjectphysical entityentity Direct Hyponyms:callertaker Full Hyponyms: callertaker nnoun.persona superior person having claim to precedence Examples: the common man has been kept in his place by his betters Hypernyms:higher-up superior superordinate Inherited Hypernyms:bettersuperiorleaderpersoncausal agentphysical entityentity Inherited Hypernyms:bettersuperiorleaderpersonorganismliving thingwholeobjectphysical entityentity nnoun.attributethe superior one of two alternatives Examples: chose the better of the two Derivationally Related Form:better Hypernyms:good goodness Inherited Hypernyms:bettergoodqualityattributeabstractionentity vverb.competitionsurpass in excellence Synset:break Examples: She bettered her own record break a record Derivationally Related Form:better Hypernyms:exceed outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip surmount surpass Inherited Hypernyms:bettersurpassbeatget the better of Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something vverb.changeto make better Synset:ameliorate amend improve meliorate Examples: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes Antonyms:worsen Derivationally Related Form:ameliorativemeliorationbettermentamendableamelioratoryimprovementmeliorativeameliorationbetterimprover Hypernyms:alter change modify Inherited Hypernyms:betterchange Direct Hyponyms:advanceaidalleviateassuagebeautifybuildbuild upbushelconditiondevelopdistilldoctordowneducateembellishemendenhanceenrichfancifyfine-tunefixfructifyfurbish uphelphoneiron outliftmake puremendpalliateperfectpolishprettifypurifyput rightraiserefinereformregeneraterelieverepairrestorerevitalizestraighten outsublimatetouch onturn aroundupgrade Causes:ameliorate better improve meliorate Full Troponyms:advancebarberbathebecomebenefitbobbring aroundbuffbuildbuild upcapacitatechinkchokeclean upcleansecloseco-educatecoaptcobblecombcomfortconditioncorkdarndecontaminatedoll updouchedressdress updungeducateemendenhanceenrichfancifyfertilizefillflossfollow upfomentfructifygarglegaufferglossgroomhabilitateheelhelphighlighthome-schoolhushiron outlipstickmake upmanicuremarcelmoussenitrifyoptimizeoverrefinepatchpedicureperfectperfumepermpieceplugpointpolishpomadepowderpreparepurgepurifyqualifyraiserazorreconditionrecuperateredeveloprefinereformregeneraterejuvenaterelieverepairrougeround outschoolscrubsealsettleshampooshaveshowersimonizeslicksoapsocializesolesoothesophisticatesponge downspruce upstoppertalctamponteasetinkertonsuretopdresstouch uptrouble-shootturn aroundupgradevampwashwave Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something \| Something ---s somebody \| Something ---s something \| They --- their earnings this year (apply to: improve) vverb.changeget better Synset:ameliorate improve meliorate Examples: The weather improved toward evening Antonyms:worsen Derivationally Related Form:ameliorativemeliorationbettermentimprovementamelioratorymeliorativeameliorationbetter Hypernyms:change state turn Inherited Hypernyms:betterchange statechange Direct Hyponyms:bounce backconvalescefructifyget overget wellhealmendpick uprecoverrecuperatereformsee the lightstraighten outsurgeturn aroundupgrade Full Troponyms:fructifyget wellgranulatehealmendperk uprecuperatereformscabskin oversnap backsurgeturn aroundupgrade Sentence Frame:Something ---s \| Somebody ---s \| Their earnings --- this year (apply to: improve) adjadj.all(comparative of 'good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another Domain Usage:comparativecomparative degree Examples: You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din a better coat a better type of car a suit with a better fit a better chance of success produced a better mousetrap she's better in math than in history Antonyms:worse Inherited Hypernyms:better Similar to:amended finer improved adjadj.all(comparative of 'good') changed for the better in health or fitness Domain Usage:comparativecomparative degree Examples: her health is better now I feel better Antonyms:worse Inherited Hypernyms:better Similar to:fitter healthier adj satadj.all(comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable Domain Usage:comparativecomparative degree Synset:best Examples: it would be better to speak to him the White House thought it best not to respond Antonyms:inadvisable Inherited Hypernyms:better Similar to:advisable adj satadj.allmore than half Examples: argued for the better part of an hour Antonyms:minor Inherited Hypernyms:better Similar to:major adjadj.allhaving desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified Attributes:quality Examples: good news from the hospital a good report card when she was good she was very very good a good knife is one good for cutting this stump will make a good picnic table a good check a good joke a good exterior paint a good secretary a good dress for the office Antonyms:bad Derivationally Related Form:goodness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:bang-up bully corking cracking dandy great groovy keen neat nifty not bad old peachy slap-up smashing swell good enough goodish hot redeeming acceptable decent satisfactory solid superb well-behaved well behaved See also:best better favorable favourable good obedient respectable adj satadj.allhaving the normally expected amount Synset:full good Examples: gives full measure gives good measure a good mile from here Antonyms:meager Inherited Hypernyms:full Similar to:ample adjadj.allmorally admirable Attributes:good goodness Antonyms:evil Derivationally Related Form:goodness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:angelic angelical beatific sainted saintlike saintly goody-goody redeeming redemptive saving white See also:good moral right righteous virtuous worthy adj satadj.alldeserving of esteem and respect Synset:estimable good honorable respectable Examples: all respectable companies give guarantees ruined the family's good name Antonyms:disreputable Derivationally Related Form:honorablenessrespectabilityhonorgoodness Inherited Hypernyms:estimable Similar to:reputable adj satadj.allpromoting or enhancing well-being Synset:beneficial good Examples: an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries the beneficial effects of a temperate climate the experience was good for her Antonyms:disadvantageous Derivationally Related Form:benefitgoodness Inherited Hypernyms:beneficial Similar to:advantageous favorable favourable adj satadj.allagreeable or pleasing Examples: we all had a good time good manners Antonyms:nasty Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:nice adj satadj.allof moral excellence Synset:good just upright Examples: a genuinely good person a just cause an upright and respectable man Antonyms:unrighteous Derivationally Related Form:uprightnessjustnessgoodness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:righteous adj satadj.allhaving or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude Synset:adept expert good practiced proficient skilful skillful Examples: adept in handicrafts an adept juggler an expert job a good mechanic a practiced marksman a proficient engineer a lesser-known but no less skillful composer the effect was achieved by skillful retouching Antonyms:unskilled Derivationally Related Form:skillfulnessexpertnessproficiencyadeptadeptness Inherited Hypernyms:adept Similar to:skilled adj satadj.allthorough Examples: had a good workout gave the house a good cleaning Antonyms:incomplete Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:complete adj satadj.allwith or in a close or intimate relationship Synset:dear good near Examples: a good friend my sisters and brothers are near and dear Antonyms:distant Inherited Hypernyms:dear Similar to:close adj satadj.allfinancially safe Synset:dependable good safe secure Examples: a good investment a secure investment Antonyms:unsound Derivationally Related Form:securitysafenessdependableness Inherited Hypernyms:dependable Similar to:sound adj satadj.allmost suitable or right for a particular purpose Synset:good right ripe Examples: a good time to plant tomatoes the right time to act the time is ripe for great sociological changes Antonyms:inopportune Derivationally Related Form:goodness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:opportune adj satadj.allresulting favorably Synset:good well Examples: it's a good thing that I wasn't there it is good that you stayed it is well that no one saw you all's well that ends well Antonyms:unfortunate Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:fortunate adj satadj.allexerting force or influence Synset:effective good in effect in force Examples: the law is effective immediately a warranty good for two years the law is already in effect (or in force) Antonyms:inoperative Inherited Hypernyms:effective Similar to:operative adj satadj.allcapable of pleasing Examples: good looks Antonyms:displeasing Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:pleasing adj satadj.allappealing to the mind Synset:good serious Examples: good music a serious book Antonyms:nonintellectual Derivationally Related Form:goodness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:intellectual adj satadj.allin excellent physical condition Synset:good sound Examples: good teeth I still have one good leg a sound mind in a sound body Antonyms:unhealthy Derivationally Related Form:soundness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:healthy adj satadj.alltending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health Synset:good salutary Examples: beneficial effects of a balanced diet a good night's sleep the salutary influence of pure air Antonyms:unhealthful Derivationally Related Form:goodness Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:healthful adj satadj.allnot forged Synset:good honest Examples: a good dollar bill Antonyms:counterfeit Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:echt genuine adj satadj.allnot left to spoil Synset:good unspoiled unspoilt Examples: the meat is still good Antonyms:stale Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:fresh adj satadj.allgenerally admired Examples: good taste Antonyms:undiscriminating Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:discriminating adjadj.allin good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; at least I feel well" Examples: appears to be entirely well the wound is nearly well a well man I think I'm well Antonyms:ill Derivationally Related Form:wellness Inherited Hypernyms:well Similar to:asymptomatic symptomless cured healed recovered See also:fit healthy adj satadj.allresulting favorably Synset:good well Examples: it's a good thing that I wasn't there it is good that you stayed it is well that no one saw you all's well that ends well Antonyms:unfortunate Inherited Hypernyms:good Similar to:fortunate adj satadj.allwise or advantageous and hence advisable Examples: it would be well to start early Antonyms:inadvisable Inherited Hypernyms:well Similar to:advisable advadv.allcomparative of 'well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. Examples: She had never sung better a deed better left undone better suited to the job Inherited Hypernyms:better advadv.allfrom a position of superiority or authority Synset:best Examples: father knows best I know better. Inherited Hypernyms:better advadv.all(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard ('good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for 'well') Domain Usage:combining form Synset:good well Examples: the children behaved well a task well done the party went well he slept well a well-argued thesis a well-seasoned dish a well-planned party the baby can walk pretty good Antonyms:ill Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allthoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form Examples: The problem is well understood she was well informed shake well before using in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked well-done beef well-satisfied customers well-educated Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allindicating high probability; in all likelihood Synset:easily well Examples: I might well do it a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster you may well need your umbrella he could equally well be trying to deceive us Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.all(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully Domain Usage:intensifierintensive Examples: a book well worth reading was well aware of the difficulties ahead suspected only too well what might be going on Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allto a suitable or appropriate extent or degree Examples: the project was well underway the fetus has well developed organs his father was well pleased with his grades Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allfavorably; with approval Examples: their neighbors spoke well of them he thought well of the book Antonyms:ill Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allto a great extent or degree Synset:considerably substantially well Examples: I'm afraid the film was well over budget painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger the house has fallen considerably in value the price went up substantially Pertainyms:substantialconsiderable Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allwith great or especially intimate knowledge Synset:intimately well Examples: we knew them well Pertainyms:intimate Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allwith prudence or propriety Examples: You would do well to say nothing more could not well refuse Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allwith skill or in a pleasing manner Examples: she dances well he writes well Antonyms:badly Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allin a manner affording benefit or advantage Synset:advantageously well Examples: she married well The children were settled advantageously in Seattle Antonyms:disadvantageouslybadly Pertainyms:advantageous Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allin financial comfort Synset:comfortably well Examples: They live well she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died Pertainyms:comfortable Inherited Hypernyms:well advadv.allwithout unusual distress or resentment; with good humor Examples: took the joke well took the tragic news well Antonyms:badly Inherited Hypernyms:well
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