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improved

/ɪmˈpruːvd/

/ɪmˈpruvd/

improved over

improvedpast participle

/ɪmˈpruːvd/

/ɪmˈpruvd/

Marks use of the past-participle form of the verb “improve” functioning adjectivally.

Translations

amélioré

After months of therapy, her mobility is greatly improved.

Après des mois de thérapie, sa mobilité s'est beaucoup améliorée.

Definitions

Made better; being in a condition that has benefited from improvement (past participial adjective of “improve”).

After months of therapy, her mobility is greatly improved.

Synonyms

improved upon

improvedadjective

more improved

Comp.

most improved

Super.

/ɪmˈpruːvd/

/ɪmˈpruvd/

Translations

amélioré

The improved version of the software runs much faster and has fewer bugs.

La version améliorée du logiciel fonctionne beaucoup plus vite et contient moins de bugs.

Additional translations

aménagéSurtout pour un terrain ou un bien immobilier.

Definitions

Having become better or more advanced in quality, condition, or performance.

The improved version of the software runs much faster and has fewer bugs.

Enhanced or made more effective through changes or modifications.

The improved design of the car includes better fuel efficiency and safety features.

(of land or property) Developed, built upon, or otherwise enhanced in value or utility.

The developer purchased improved land to construct the new shopping center.

Synonyms

Antonyms

improveverb

improved

Past Simple

improved

Past Simple

improved

Past Participle

improving

Gerund

/ɪmˈpruːv/

/ɪmˈpruv/

Translations

améliorer

She took a course to improve her language skills.

Elle a suivi un cours pour améliorer ses compétences linguistiques.

s'améliorerSens pronominal.

His health improved after the surgery.

Son état de santé s'est amélioré après l'opération.

Additional translations

surpasserDans l'expression « improve on/upon ».

Definitions

To make something better; to enhance its quality, condition, or performance.

She took a course to improve her language skills.

To increase the value, attractiveness, or usefulness of something, especially by making additions or adjustments.

The company plans to improve its product line to attract more customers.

To become better; to advance toward a more desirable state.

His health improved after the surgery.

To achieve a better result than something previous; to surpass — usually used with "on" or "upon".

She improved on her previous time by nearly a minute.

Synonyms

Antonyms

improvverb

improved

Past Simple

improved

Past Simple

improved

Past Participle

improving

Gerund

/ˈɪm.prɒv/

/ˈɪm.prɑːv/

Translations

improviser

The actor had to improv when he forgot his lines during the play.

L’acteur a dû improviser quand il a oublié ses répliques pendant la pièce.

Definitions

To perform or create something spontaneously or without preparation.

The actor had to improv when he forgot his lines during the play.

Synonyms

improvise

ad-lib

extemporize

make up

wing it

improvnoun

Definitions

A form of live theater in which most or all of what is performed is created spontaneously by the performers, without a script.

The comedy club hosts an improv night every Friday where actors create scenes on the spot.

A performance or piece of music that is created spontaneously without preparation.

The jazz musician's improv was the highlight of the evening, showcasing his incredible talent and creativity.

improvadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of improvisation, especially improvisational theatre or comedy.

She signed up for an improv workshop to become more spontaneous on stage.