BETTER — 6 letter word
better
The word better has 6 letters: B, E, T, T, E, R. It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. As a adverb, it means "comparative of `well'".
6 letter word "better": B E T T E R — adverb
Scrabble score: 8 Words With Friends score: 9
Letter analysis of better
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 4 consonants, 4 unique letters
Definition of better
adverb
- comparative of `well' "in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc."
- from a position of superiority or authority Synonyms: best
adjective
- (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability
- changed for the better in health or fitness "Their health is better now."
- more than half "argued for the better part of an hour"
- (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable Synonyms: best
noun
- something superior in quality or condition or effect "a change for the better"
- the superior one of two alternatives "chose the better of the two"
- a superior person having claim to precedence "I was kept in my place by my betters."
- someone who bets Synonyms: bettor, wagerer, punter
verb
- to get better "I bettered over time." Synonyms: improve, ameliorate, meliorate
- to improve or make something better "Their ideas for bettering the work conditions were well received." Synonyms: amend, improve, ameliorate, meliorate
- to surpass in excellence "They bettered their own record."
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