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bettered

 

[ ˈbɛtərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

improve

To make or become better; improve upon. To surpass in excellence. To amend or revise.

Synonyms

enhance, excel, improve, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She bettered her previous score in the exam.
  • He bettered himself by taking up new challenges at work.
Context #2 | Verb

defeat

To defeat or outdo in battle, contest, etc. To get the better of; overcome.

Synonyms

defeat, outdo, overcome, triumph over

Examples of usage

  • The underdog bettered the reigning champion in a surprising victory.
  • She bettered her opponent with her strategic moves.

Translations

Translations of the word "bettered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorado

🇮🇳 सुधारा हुआ

🇩🇪 verbessert

🇮🇩 diperbaiki

🇺🇦 покращений

🇵🇱 ulepszony

🇯🇵 改善された

🇫🇷 amélioré

🇪🇸 mejorado

🇹🇷 iyileştirilmiş

🇰🇷 개선된

🇸🇦 محسن

🇨🇿 vylepšený

🇸🇰 vylepšený

🇨🇳 改善的

🇸🇮 izboljšan

🇮🇸 bætt

🇰🇿 жақсартылған

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესებული

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 mejorado

Etymology

The word 'bettered' originated from the Middle English word 'betere', which came from the Old English word 'betera'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of improving or surpassing something. The concept of bettering oneself or a situation is a common theme in personal development and self-improvement.

See also: bet, better, betting, bettor, underbet.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,317, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.