Better vs. Betta — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Better and Betta

Definitions

Better

More desirable, satisfactory, or effective

The new facilities were far better

I'm better at doing sums than Alice

We're hoping for better weather tomorrow

Betta

Betta, is a large genus of small, often colorful, freshwater ray-finned fishes, known as "bettas", in the gourami family (Osphronemidae). The best known Betta species is B. splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish.

Better

Partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress

His leg was getting better

Betta

Any of various species of small, brightly colored, long-finned freshwater fishes of the genus Betta of Southeast Asia, many of which, such as the Siamese fighting fish, are popular in home aquariums.

Better

More excellently or effectively

Instruments are generally better made these days

Jonathon could do better if he tried

Sound travels better in water than in air

Betta

Any fish of the genus Betta, especially Betta splendens (the Siamese fighting fish).

Better

The better one; that which is better

You've a right to expect better than that

The Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two

A change for the better

Betta

Pronunciation spelling of better.

Better

One's superiors in social class or ability

Educating the young to respect their elders and betters

Betta

(slang) better.

Better

Variant spelling of bettor

Better

Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)

Bettering his previous time by ten minutes

His account can hardly be bettered

Better

Greater in excellence or higher in quality

Which of the twins is the better skater?.

Better

More useful, suitable, or desirable

Found a better way to go.

A suit with a better fit than that one.

Better

More highly skilled or adept

I am better at math than English.

Better

Greater or larger

Argued for the better part of an hour.

Better

More advantageous or favorable; improved

A better chance of success.

Better

Healthier, more fit, or in less discomfort than before

The patient is better today.

Better

In a satisfactory condition; right or proper

All is well.

Better

Not ailing, infirm, or diseased; healthy.

Better

Cured or healed, as a wound.

Better

Of or characterized by the maintenance of good health practices. Often used in combination

A well-baby clinic.

A well-child visit to the doctor.

Better

Advisable; prudent

It would be well not to ask.

Better

Fortunate; good

It is well that you stayed.

Better

Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor

A good experience.

Good news from the hospital.

Better

Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing

A good exterior paint.

A good joke.

Better

Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable

Is this a good dress for the party?.

Better

Not spoiled or ruined

The milk is still good.

Better

In excellent condition; sound

A good tooth.

Better

Superior to the average; satisfactory

A good student.

Better

Used formerly to refer to the US Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

Better

Of high quality

Good books.

Better

Discriminating

Good taste.

Better

Of moral excellence; upright

A good person.

Better

Benevolent; kind

A good soul.

A good heart.

Better

Loyal; staunch

A good Republican.

Better

Well-behaved; obedient

A good child.

Better

Socially correct; proper

Good manners.

Better

Worthy of respect; honorable

Ruined the family's good name.

Better

Attractive; handsome

Good looks.

Better

Beneficial to health; salutary

A good night's rest.

Better

Competent; skilled

A good machinist.

Better

Complete; thorough

A good workout.

Better

Reliable; sure

A good investment.

Better

Valid or true

A good reason.

Better

Genuine; real

A good dollar bill.

Better

In effect; operative

A warranty good for two years.

A driver's license that is still good.

Better

Ready or able for a specified or assumed activity

I'm good for another round of golf.

Better

Able to pay or contribute

Is she good for the money that you lent her?.

Better

Able to elicit a specified reaction

He is always good for a laugh.

Better

Ample; substantial

A good income.

Better

Bountiful

A good table.

Better

Full

It is a good mile from here.

Better

Pleasant; enjoyable

Had a good time at the party.

Better

Propitious; favorable

Good weather.

A good omen.

Better

Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play

The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

Better

Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.

Better

Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay

Good heavens! Good grief!.

Better

In a more excellent way

He sings better than his father.

Better

To a greater extent or degree

Better suited to the job.

Likes it better without sauce.

Better

To greater advantage; preferably

A deed better left undone. See Usage Notes at best, have, rather.

Better

It took me better than a year to recover.

Better

In a good or proper manner

Behaved well.

Better

Skillfully or proficiently

Dances well.

Better

Satisfactorily or sufficiently

Slept well.

Better

Successfully or effectively

Gets along well with people.

Better

In a comfortable or affluent manner

Lived well.

Better

In a manner affording benefit or gain; advantageously

Married well.

Better

With reason or propriety; reasonably

Can't very well say no.

Better

In all likelihood; indeed

You may well need your umbrella.

Better

In a prudent or sensible manner

You would do well to say nothing more.

Better

In a close or familiar manner

Knew them well.

Better

In a favorable or approving manner

Spoke well of them.

Better

Thoroughly; completely

Well cooked.

Cooked well.

Better

Perfectly; clearly

I well understand your intentions.

Better

To a suitable or appropriate degree

This product will answer your needs equally well.

Better

To a considerable extent or degree

Well over the estimate.

Better

With care or attention

Listened well.

Better

Entirely; fully

Well worth seeing.

Better

Well.

Better

One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality.

Better

Often betters A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence

To learn from one's betters.

Better

Variant of bettor.

Better

One that bets or places a bet.

Better

Something that is good.

Better

A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.

Better

Welfare; benefit

For the common good.

Better

Goodness; virtue

There is much good to be found in people.

Better

A product that is bought and sold

Frozen goods.

Better

Goods Portable personal property.

Better

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.

Better

Goods(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence

Tried to get the goods on the crook.

Better

To make better; improve

Trying to better conditions in the prison.

Bettered myself by changing jobs.

Better

To surpass or exceed

Practiced so he could better his rival.

Better

To become better

Conditions bettered with time.

Better

Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation.

Better

Used to express surprise.

Better

Comparative of good

Better

Comparative of well

Better

Greater in amount or quantity

Better

Comparative of well

The engine runs better now that I've given it some oil.

Better

Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.

The top electric vehicles have a range of 300 kilometres or better. (better = greater)

Only one swimmer finished the race with a time better than two minutes. (better = lesser)

Better

Had better.

You better do that if you know what's good for you.

Better

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.

Better

Alternative spelling of bettor

Better

Had better.

It's getting late. You better get on home.

Better

(transitive) To improve.

Better

(intransitive) To become better; to improve.

This government will better this society

Better

(transitive) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

Better

(transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

Better

Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.

Could make the worse appearThe better reason.

Better

Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.

To obey is better than sacrifice.

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

Better

Greater in amount; larger; more.

Better

Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.

Better

More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.

My dear, my better half (said he),I find I must now leave thee.

By all that's holy, he had better starveThan but once think this place becomes thee not.

Better

Advantage, superiority, or victory; - usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.

Better

One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; - usually in the plural.

Their betters would hardly be found.

Better

One who bets or lays a wager.

Better

In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.

I could have better spared a better man.

Better

More correctly or thoroughly.

The better to understand the extent of our knowledge.

Better

In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.

Never was monarch better feared, and loved.

Better

More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better.

Better

To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.

Love betters what is best.

He thought to better his circumstances.

Better

To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise.

The constant effort of every man to better himself.

Better

To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

The works of nature do always aim at that which can not be bettered.

Better

To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

Weapons more violent, when next we meet,May serve to better us and worse our foes.

Better

To become better; to improve.

Better

One having claim to precedence; a superior;

The common man has been kept in his place by his betters

Better

Someone who bets

Better

The superior one of two alternatives;

Chose the better of the two

Better

Surpass in excellence;

She bettered her own record

Break a record

Better

To make better;

The editor improved the manuscript with his changes

Better

Get better;

The weather improved toward evening

Better

(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another;

You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din

A better coat

A better type of car

A suit with a better fit

A better chance of success

Produced a better mousetrap

She's better in math than in history