better
better
of higher quality or more suitable
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better with Russian translation
better usage examples
Это пальто лучше старого.
This coat is better than the old one.
Второй план был лучше для нас.
The second plan was better for us.
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better synonyms
What's the difference between better / best / best-quality / finer / improved / higher-quality
the basic comparative form used to show something is of higher quality or more suitable
This plan is better than the old one.
Этот план лучше старого.
the superlative form; used when something is better than all others in a group
This is the best option for us.
Это лучший вариант для нас.
a compound adjective used mainly to describe goods or products of top quality
We only sell best-quality materials.
Мы продаём только материалы самого высокого качества.
often used for more delicate quality, detail, or craftsmanship rather than general superiority
The finer details make the design better.
Более тонкие детали делают дизайн лучше.
means something has been made better than before, often after a change or development
We now have an improved version of the app.
Теперь у нас улучшенная версия приложения.
used to describe something with a higher standard of quality, often in products or services
They prefer higher-quality ingredients.
Они предпочитают ингредиенты более высокого качества.
emphasizes fitness for a purpose, not general quality; something works better for a specific situation
This time is more suitable for the meeting.
Это время более подходящее для встречи.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce better and what this word means
better translation: лучше. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce better
/ˈbetə/
better translation
лучше
better examples
This coat is better than the old one.
better transcription
/ˈbetə/, /ˈbɛtər/
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better meaning: what does it mean?
of higher quality or more suitable
better pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
better is pronounced as /ˈbetə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
better definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This coat is better than the old one. Translation: Это пальто лучше старого.
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