comparative of good

Meaning

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   The form 'better', used to compare two things as having a higher quality than the other.

   Grammar: Used as an adjective or adverb. It is irregular and does not follow the usual -er pattern.

   Patterns

   • better than something
   • even better
   • a better way to do something

   This restaurant is better than the one we tried last week.

   She sings better than anyone else in the choir.

   I think your first idea was better.

Common combinations

better than

Her new job is better than her old one.

much better

I feel much better after a good night's sleep.

better off

You'd be better off taking the train.

better late than never

He finally apologized — better late than never.

Synonyms and how they differ

superior

More formal than 'better'; often used in official or technical comparisons.

preferable

Suggests that one thing is more desirable than another, often in a more formal context.

Opposites

Word family

good adjective

Of high quality or standard.

best adjective

The superlative form of 'good', meaning of the highest quality.

well adverb

In a good way; the adverb form of 'good'.

Commonly confused: comparative of good or gooder?

Practice

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