(bet′ər) adjective
[Comparative of GOOD]
1. Superior in excellence, amount, or value; excelling or surpassing.
2. Larger; greater: the better half of the cake.
3. Improved in health; convalescent.
—noun
1. That which is in any way better; also, advantage; superiority.
2. A superior, as in ability, rank, age, etc.
—v.t.
1. To make better; improve.
2. To surpass; excel.
—v.i.
3. To grow better. See synonyms under AMEND.
—adverb [Comparative of WELL]
1. In a superior manner; more thoroughly or correctly; in a higher degree.
2. Colloq. More: We've been here better than a week. [OE betera]

(bet′ər) noun
One who lays wagers. Also bet′tor.