n.
Pronunciation: ' be-t ə r
Function: adjective
comparative of good
Etymology: Middle English bettre, from Old English betera; akin to Old English b ō t remedy, Sanskrit bhadra fortunate
Date: before 12th century
1 : greater than half <for the better part of an hour>
2 : improved in health or mental attitude <feeling better >
3 : more attractive, favorable, or commendable <in better circumstances>
4 : more advantageous or effective <a better solution>
5 : improved in accuracy or performance <building a better engine>