better see: good
Etymology: Middle English bettre, from Old English betera; akin to Old English bōt remedy, Sanskrit bhadra fortunate Date: before 12th century greater than half , improved in health or mental attitude , more attractive, favorable, or commendable , more advantageous or effective , improved in accuracy or performance ,
II. verb Date: before 12th century transitive verb to make better: as, to make more tolerable or acceptable , to make more complete or perfect , to surpass in excellence ; excel , intransitive verb to become better, see: improve see: well
Date: 12th century
1. in a more excellent manner , to greater advantage ; preferably ,
2. to a higher or greater degree , more ,
IV. noun
Date: 12th century
1. something better , a superior especially in merit or rank , advantage , victory ,
V. verb al auxiliary
Date: 1831
had better
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