BETTER
[ˈbeɾə]
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BETTER
noun
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An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."
adjective
- Greater in amount or quantity
adjective
- (of people)
- (of capabilities)
adjective
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In good health.
"I had been sick, but now I'm well."
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Good, content.
"“How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”"
adverb
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(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
"He does his job well."
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(manner) Completely, fully.
"We’re well beat now."
verb
- To improve.
- To become better; to improve.
verb
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(with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.
"The project had better get finished by the current deadline."
noun
- A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.
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About the word BETTER
Is "BETTER" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BETTER" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BETTER" worth?
In Scrabble, "BETTER" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BETTER" mean?
An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
Does "BETTER" have any anagrams?
No, "BETTER" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.