Better

[ˈbeɾə]

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters
Definition of Better

noun

  1. An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

    "He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."

adjective

  1. Greater in amount or quantity

adjective

  1. (of people)
  2. (of capabilities)
  3. (properties and qualities)
  4. (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

    "The soup is good and hot."

  5. Holy (especially when capitalized) .

    "Good Friday"

adjective

  1. In good health.

    "I had been sick, but now I'm well."

  2. Good, content.

    "“How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”"

  3. Prudent; good; well-advised.

adverb

  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

    "He does his job well."

  2. (manner) Completely, fully.

    "We’re well beat now."

  3. (degree) To a significant degree.

    "That author is well known."

  4. (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
  5. In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
Anagrams of Better

No exact anagrams found for "better". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Better"

Better is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Better" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "better" is a low-scoring word.