better
UK: ˈbetə | US: ˈbɛtər
adj. of higher quality or more desirable than another
adj. improved in health or condition
adv. in a more excellent or effective manner
vt. to surpass or improve upon something
The word "better" traces back to Old English bētra, a comparative form of gōd (good). Its Proto-Germanic root batizô reflects the universal human tendency to compare and rank qualities. The suffix "-er" has been consistently used in Germanic languages to denote comparison, making "better" a straightforward evolution from "good" with a clear logical progression.
She performed better in the exam this time.
This coffee tastes better than the one we had yesterday.
He is better now after recovering from the flu.
We must strive to better our understanding of the world.
The team worked together to better their chances of winning.