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bettering

/ˈbɛtərɪŋ/

betteringnoun

Translations

améliorationAction ou processus de rendre meilleur.

The bettering of the community's infrastructure was a priority for the new mayor.

L'amélioration des infrastructures de la communauté était une priorité pour le nouveau maire.

Additional translations

perfectionnementPlus soutenu; insiste sur une amélioration progressive ou méthodique.

Definitions

The act or process of improving or making something better.

The bettering of the community's infrastructure was a priority for the new mayor.

Synonyms

betteradjective

Definitions

Of higher quality, more desirable, or superior to another person or thing.

This solution is better than the previous one.

In improved health or condition.

She felt much better after a good night's sleep.

betteradverb

Definitions

In a more excellent or effective manner.

He writes better when he is under pressure.

To a greater degree; more.

I like this version better than the original.

With greater wisdom or prudence; more appropriately.

He knew better than to reveal the secret.

betterverb

bettering

ing-form

bettered

Past Simple

bettered

Past Participle

bettering

ing-form

/ˈbɛtə/

/ˈbɛtər/

Translations

améliorer

She took a course to better her understanding of the subject.

Elle a suivi un cours pour améliorer sa compréhension du sujet.

Additional translations

battreSurtout dans le registre sportif ou compétitif, pour dépasser un précédent résultat.

Definitions

To improve or enhance something.

She took a course to better her understanding of the subject.

To surpass or exceed in performance or quality.

He bettered his previous record in the marathon.

Synonyms

betternoun

Definitions

Behaviour, actions, work, treatment, or conditions that are of a higher, more acceptable, or more satisfactory standard than what is currently present or expected.

I didn't think he would leave without telling me — I expected better of him.

Something or someone that is superior in quality, condition, or rank.

In terms of comfort, the second hotel was the clear better of the two.

One's social superiors, especially in rank or status (usually plural "betters").

He was always careful to show respect to his betters.