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“Better” or “Bettor”

better / bettor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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better b·EH·t·er

  • nounsomething superior in quality or condition or effect.
  • nouna superior person having claim to precedence.
  • nounthe superior one of two alternatives.
  • verbsurpass in excellence.
  • verbto make better.
  • verbget better.
  • adjective(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another.
  • adjective(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness.
  • adjective(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.
  • adjectivemore than half.
  • adverbcomparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc..
  • adverbfrom a position of superiority or authority.

bettor b·EH·t·er

  • nounsomeone who bets.
Usage

Examples in context

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“better”

  • …words of Neil Young "It's better to burn out than to…
  • …specific impulse of 30–100 kN·s/kg, better than most other ion thruster
  • This extension is better known as plymouth extension and…
  • …was found that they performed better in the simple task and…
  • …fine, but would have been better if he had brought more…
  • …allowing for more bits for better land-cover characterization.
  • This allows for significantly better accuracy than mechanical clocks.
  • …Iris Miller says they "lived better than the average family".
  • …get to know the player better.
  • Marshmallow creme, better known as marshmallow "fluff" in…

“bettor”

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