English · Adjectives
better
/ˈbɛtər/
[/ˈbɛtər/]
comparative of good
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular comparative form of 'good'. Used to say something is of higher quality than another.
Example
This restaurant is better than the other one.
This restaurant is better than the other one.
Etymology
From Old English 'betera', an irregular comparative related to 'good'.
How & Where It’s Used
An irregular form; 'gooder' is never used. Often followed by 'than'.