ALL meanings of better
bet·ter
B b - noun better a person who bet. 1
- idioms better as well, in addition; also; too: She insisted on directing the play and on producing it as well. equally: The town grew as well because of its location as because of its superb climate. 1
- idioms better as well as, as much or as truly as; equally as: Joan is witty as well as intelligent. 1
- idioms better leave well enough alone, avoid changing something that is satisfactory. 1
- verb without object better to rise, spring, or gush, as water, from the earth or some other source (often followed by up, out, or forth): Tears welled up in my eyes. 1
- adverb better to higher degree, quality 1
- adverb better in a superior way 1
- adjective better superior 1
- adjective better comparative of good: higher quality 1
- adjective better of greater value 1
- adjective better of greater use 1
- adjective better healthier 1
- adverb better more completely 1
- adjective better more virtuous 1
- adjective better more suitable 1
- adverb better more thoroughly 1
- adverb better more 1
- noun better sth superior 1
- noun better person: superior 1
- transitive verb better improve 1
- transitive verb better surpass 1
- noun better Good is common as an adverb in informal speech, especially after forms of do: He did good on the test. She sees good with her new glasses. This use does not occur in formal speech or edited writing, where the adverb well is used instead: He did well on the test. She sees well with her new glasses. The adjective good is standard after linking verbs like taste, smell, look, feel, be, and seem: Everything tastes good. The biscuits smell good. You're looking good today. When used after look or feel, good may refer to spirits as well as health: I'm feeling pretty good this morning, ready to take on the world. Well is both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective used after look, feel, or other linking verbs, it often refers to good health: You're looking well; we missed you while you were in the hospital. See also bad. 1