noun one who bets or lays a wager.
2. better (·comp) more correctly or thoroughly.
3. better ·adj greater in amount; larger; more.
4. better ·vi to become better; to improve.
5. better ·adj to improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.
6. better ·adj improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.
7. better (·comp) in a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.
8. better (·comp) more, in reference to value, distance, time, ·etc.; as, ten miles and better.
9. better ·adj to give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
10. better ·adj to improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise.
11. better ·adj to surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
12. better ·adj more advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.
13. better ·adj preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.
14. better ·noun one who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, ·etc.;
usually in the plural.
15. better ·noun advantage, superiority, or victory;
usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.
xvi. better ·adj having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.
xvii. better (·comp) in a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, henry writes better than john; veterans fight better than recruits.