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improved

UK
/ɪmˈpruːvd/
US
/ɪmˈpruvd/
improved over
improved over

Translations

improvedpast participle
UK
/ɪmˈpruːvd/
US
/ɪmˈpruvd/
Marks use of the past-participle form of the verb “improve” functioning adjectivally.
After months of therapy, her mobility is greatly improved.
Après des mois de thérapie, sa mobilité s'est beaucoup améliorée.
Synonyms
enhanced
better
upgraded
refined
ameliorated
advanced
perfected
developed
boosted
augmented
strengthened
heightened
improved upon
improvedadjective
more improved
Comp.
most improved
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpruːvd/
US
/ɪmˈpruvd/
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.
Synonyms
enhanced
better
superior
upgraded
refined
advanced
amended
boosted
Antonyms
deteriorated
worsened
improveverb

improved

Past Simple

improved
Past Simple
improved
Past Participle
improving
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpruːv/
US
/ɪmˈpruv/
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 ».
Synonyms
enhance
boost
upgrade
refine
ameliorate
develop
advance
better
elevate
enrich
Antonyms
worsen
deteriorate
improvverb

improved

Past Simple

improved
Past Simple
improved
Past Participle
improving
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪm.prɒv/
US
/ˈɪm.prɑːv/
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.
Synonyms
improvise
ad-lib
extemporize
make up
wing it

Definitions

improvedpast participle
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.
improvedadjective
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.
improveverb
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.
improvverb
To perform or create something spontaneously or without preparation.
The actor had to improv when he forgot his lines during the play.
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