Etymology: [ be-t&r ] (adjective, comparative of .) before 12th century. From Middle English better, bettre, from Old English betera (“better”), from Proto-Germanic *batizô (“better”), from Proto-Indo-European *bhAd- (“good”). Cognate with Sanskrit (bhadrá, “blessed, fortunate, happy, good”). For Germanic cognates: see Proto-Germanic *batizô. Verb is from Middle English beteren, from Old English beterian (“to make better, improve”). Related to best. Compare also Icelandic batna (“to improve”), Icelandic bót (“improvement”). More at batten, boot.
Synonyms: bigger, choice, exceeding, exceptional, finer, fitter, greater, higher quality, improved, larger, more appropriate, more desirable, more fitting, more select, more suitable, more useful, more valuable, preferable, preferred
Antonyms: worse, more ill, sicker, unhealthy, littler, smaller, tinier, deteriorate, get worse, worsen
daha iyi, iyileştirmek, daha iyisi, daha çok. z. daha iyi bir şekilde, daha iyi yapmak, daha iyi şekilde, daha güzel, optimal, ilerletmek, iyi, daha çok, üstün kimse, geçmek, geliştirmek, düzeltmek, iyisimi, for better or for worse iyi de olsa, daha iyi bir şekilde, iyileşmek, kötü de olsa, -den daha iyi, ıslah olmak, daha ziyade, ıslah etmek, better and better gittikçe dahabe better off daha iyi durumda olmak, anca beraber kanca ber, üstünlük, (good ve well'in üstünlük derecesi), better half eş, kuyu, âlâ, çok, hayırlı, hayır, çeşme, sağlıklı, güzel, yararlı, ürün, sağlığa yararlı, bozulmamı, cici, kerim, aferin, e, fışkırmak, uslu, iyiydi, iyi mi, mal, iyiler, iyiye, pekii, pek iyi, asansör boşluğu, baca, düzelme, oldukça, sağlam, peki, çürümüş olmayan, yetenekli, neredeyse, fayda, yarar, taze, uslu durmak, uygun, iyilik, tahsili mümkün (senet), rabıtalı, pekala, sağlamlaştırmak, kifayetli, salah, oh, menfaat, hasenat, doğruluk, kazanç, makbul, sahih, çok iyi, ünlem iyi, dolu dolu, çıkar, emin, (zarf) oldukça, good few /many ( +plural) bircok, (isim) hayır, (bet.ter, best), oldu, pek ala, öyle mi, öyleyse, şey, tamam, bagaj, apartman boşluğu, hazne, dahi, yuva, kuyu (yeraltı suyu), kaynak, kanal, kuyu (petrol ve gaz), güzelce, hoş, esen, epey, adamakıllı, dikkatlice, iyi durum, iyice, petrol kuyusu, sahanlık, sondaj kuyusu, merdiven boşluğu, kaynamak, kolayca, ya,
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Alternative spelling of bettor, An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another, To improve, Comparative form of good or well: more good or well, Comparative form of well: more well, Better is the comparative of good, in a superior way; to a greater degree, more than -, Better is the comparative of well, To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of, To become better; to improve, To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of, One who bets or lays a wager, To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel, To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise, surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record", (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", More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc, to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes", get better; "The weather improved toward evening", the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two", one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters", More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject, Greater in amount; larger; more, Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better, Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect, Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air, comparative of good or well, Advantage, superiority, or victory; usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy, One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc, In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another, More correctly or thoroughly, 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, usually in the plural, as, ten miles and better, (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better", If you know better than someone, you have more information, knowledge, or experience than them. He thought he knew better than I did, though he was much less experienced, If someone knows better than to do something, they are old enough or experienced enough to know it is the wrong thing to do. She knew better than to argue with Adeline, If you get the better of someone, you defeat them in a contest, fight, or argument. He is used to tough defenders, and he usually gets the better of them, If you say that someone would be better off doing something, you are advising them to do it or expressing the opinion that it would benefit them to do it. If you've got bags you're better off taking a taxi, If you go one better, you do something better than it has been done before or obtain something better than someone else has. Now General Electric have gone one better than nature and made a diamond purer than the best quality natural diamonds, more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour", You can say `so much the better' or `all the better' to indicate that it is desirable that a particular thing is used, done, or available. Use strong white flour, and if you can get hold of durum wheat flour, then so much the better, You say `That's better' in order to express your approval of what someone has said or done, or to praise or encourage them. `I came to ask your advice -- no, to ask for your help.' --- `That's better. And how can I help you?', If a feeling such as jealousy, curiosity, or anger gets the better of you, it becomes too strong for you to hide or control. She didn't allow her emotions to get the better of her, If something changes for the better, it improves. He dreams of changing the world for the better, You use had better or 'd better when you are advising, warning, or threatening someone, or expressing an opinion about what should happen. It's half past two. I think we had better go home You'd better run if you're going to get your ticket In spoken English, people sometimes use better without `had' or `be' before it. It has the same meaning. Better not say too much aloud, If you are better after an illness or injury, you have recovered from it. If you feel better, you no longer feel so ill. He is much better now, he's fine The doctors were saying there wasn't much hope of me getting better, If you like one thing better than another, you like it more. I like your interpretation better than the one I was taught They liked it better when it rained, If you say that you expect or deserve better, you mean that you expect or deserve a higher standard of achievement, behaviour, or treatment from people than they have shown you. Our long-suffering mining communities deserve better than this, If someone betters a high achievement or standard, they achieve something higher. He recorded a time of 4 minutes 23, bettering the old record of 4-24, You can say that someone is better doing one thing than another, or it is better doing one thing than another, to advise someone about what they should do. Wouldn't it be better putting a time-limit on the task? Subjects like this are better left alone, Better is used to form the comparative of compound adjectives beginning with `good' and `well.' For example, the comparative of `well-off' is `better-off.', If you better your situation, you improve your social status or the quality of your life. If you better yourself, you improve your social status. He had dedicated his life to bettering the lot of the oppressed people of South Africa Our parents chose to come here with the hope of bettering themselves, If you intend to do something and then think better of it, you decide not to do it because you realize it would not be sensible. Alberg opened his mouth, as if to protest. But he thought better of it, You can use expressions like `The bigger the better' or `The sooner the better' to say that you would prefer it if something is big or happens soon. The Irish love a party, the bigger the better, something which is preferable, something which is more desirable, upgrade, improve, enhance, enrich, If you say that something has happened or been done for better or worse, you mean that you are not sure whether the consequences will be good or bad, but they will have to be accepted because the action cannot be changed. I married you for better or worse, knowing all about these problems, "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job" from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better, the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two" one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters" get better; "The weather improved toward evening" to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes" surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record" (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" (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better" more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour" comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc, comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc, from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better, "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job", adj [very good {compared to something else}] lebih baik (baik), ad more good than, from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better ", (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond", comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc ; "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job", someone who bets, against your better judgment: see judgment to be better than nothing: see nothing the better part: see part, My better half A jocose way of saying my wife As the twain are one, each is half Horace calls his friend animæ dimidium meæ (1 Odes iii 8 ) To be better than his word To do more than he promised To think better of the matter To give it further consideration; to form a more correct opinion respecting it, (good, better, best), melhor miljoor closed fechado/a fèshjaadoe/fèshjaada nearby perto pèrtoe, welp, reight, heavy, preserve, weel, enhanced, increased in quality; beautified; perfected, past of better, changing for the better, present participle of better, third-person singular of better, plural of better, describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present Any defects must be noted, A moveable tangible object For the purposes of United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, goods do not include things bought for personal use or at an auction or foreclosure sale, nor may they be ocean-going vessels or aircraft, This book is in average worn condition It has all pages or leaves present Any defects should be noted, An average used book that has all pages or leaves present There will be a little wear, and any defects will be noted, Generic Object Oriented Database A database structure used to store design and library information, many approaches to ethics are centred on achieving what is good, although others are based on doing what is right Priority to one goal need not exclude the other, but might shape the contents or limit how we pursue the other We can ask about the relationship between human goodness and the goodness of other things, such as a knife that cuts well On some views, goodness is reduced to one quality, like happiness or pleasure or satisfying desire, but others think of goodness as inherently complex In either case, goodness has a place in moral psychology, motivating our actions and explaining our emotions, Any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technology, * The good is what it is rational to want Therefore a good knife is one that has characteristics that are rational to want in a device with one blade used for cutting When one considers what makes a good person, or good character, the matter becomes more complex, because it then becomes important to ask whether the traits under discussion are those that people would want in themselves, or those that they would want in others, and whether those are the same, or in what sort of society those would be the same, Used in the context of general equities Including among the group and side (buy or sell) being discussed during the block call, feeling healthy and free of aches and pains; "I feel good", exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)", financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment", in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body", tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air", a grading term for a coin that is very worn but which has most of the devices outlined, The good is what it is rational to want Therefore a good knife is one that has characteristics that are rational to want in a device with one blade used for cutting When one considers what makes a good person, or good character, the matter becomes more complex, because it then becomes important to ask whether the traits under discussion are those that people would want in themselves, or those that they would want in others, and whether those are the same, or in what sort of society those would be the same, Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present Any defects must be noted (AB Bookman ), The rating you get on a step when you hit the arrow more than slightly off-beat, If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. He was very good at his work I'm not very good at singing He is one of the best players in the world I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. bad, poor, If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries I had the good fortune to be selected This is not a good example to set other children I think the response was good. bad, Truth Appearance, Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education good quality furniture. poor, Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together I know they would have a better life here There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. bad, excellent; pleasant; pleasurable; decent; valid; well-behaved; in fine condition; competent, skilled; positive; having admirable moral values, nice, excellent, of high quality, adj [clever (He's a good cook )] pandai 2 adj [not bad (That was a ~ meal )] baik, Yield prospects are normal Moisture levels are adequate and disease, insect damage, and weed pressures are minor Pastures are providing adequate feed supplies for the current time of year, A spell descriptor denoting spells usable by good and neutral beings Also an aspect of alignment that focuses on protecting innocent life; the opposite of evil Good creatures maintain a strong respect for life, concern themselves with the dignity of sentient beings, and make personal sacrifices to help others Also, when capitalized, a spell domain composed of nine divine spells and a granted power embodying the principles of good, Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals, and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched, bruised, or minor cracks repaired; in good working order, A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service There is good reason to doubt this Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this? bad, poor, That which is desirable The object of the will The will, by nature, desires the good Even if the will chooses evil, it must desire it as a good It must impose this deception upon the object in order for that object to be desirable Also, ontologically, that which perfects a nature is a true good, An object-oriented object-oriented framework framework for graphical applications from TU Ilmenau running under X Windows X-Window-System with special support to IRIS GL, OpenGL OpenGL, VOGL, etc - /GOOD, Generic Object Oriented Database A database structure used to store design and library information (TI*), A tangible physical entity p 249, a product, service, or a process that can be used to make products or deliver services, having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature", Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. People were in a pretty good mood He exudes natural charm and good humour A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind. bad, Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. You are good to me Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately, Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good I'm going to be a good boy now Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands. bad, If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close. She and Gavin are good friends She's my best friend, and I really love her, A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak. bad, You say `Good' or `Very good' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. `Are you all right?' --- `I'm fine.' --- `Good. So am I.' Oh good, Tom's just come in see also best, better, goods, emphasis You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. We waited a good fifteen minutes This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous, Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. bad, Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family. evil, If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value, A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. We have a fairly good idea of what's going on This is a much better indication of what a school is really like Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world. poor, If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. I think it's good that some people are going It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible. bad, If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. = beneficial bad, If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country I'm only telling you this for your own good! = benefit, If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success. It's no good worrying about it now We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good There is no way to measure these effects; the chances are it did some good, If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures I was never any good at maths, `As good as' can be used to mean `almost.' His career is as good as over The vote as good as kills the chance of real reform. = practically, If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them. The outing will do me good It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours You don't do anybody any good by getting yourself arrested, morally admirable, having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here", in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good", deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name", promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her", having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching", superior to the average; "in fine spirits"; "a fine student"; "made good grades"; "morale was good"; "had good weather for the parade", (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good", good deal: see deal in good faith: see faith so far so good: see far good as gold: see gold good gracious: see gracious good grief: see grief good heavens: see heaven good job: see job good lord: see lord for good measure: see measure the good old days: see old in good shape: see shape to stand someone in good stead: see stead in good time: see time too good to be true: see true. Good Buy Cape of Good Hope Good Feelings Era of Good Friday Good Hope Cape of Good Neighbour Policy Henry Beauclerc French: Good Scholar Hywel the Good John the Good Philip the Good William the Good, If you say it's a good thing, or in British English it's a good job, that something is the case, you mean that it is fortunate. It's a good thing you aren't married It's a good job it happened here rather than on the open road, feelings People say `Good for you' to express approval of your actions. `He has a girl now, who he lives with.' --- `Good for him.', If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before. The days of big-time racing at Herne Hill had gone for good A few shots of this drug cleared up the disease for good, with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear", If you make good some damage, a loss, or a debt, you try to repair the damage, replace what has been lost, or repay the debt. It may cost several billion roubles to make good the damage. = put right, If you say that something or someone is as good as new, you mean that they are in a very good condition or state, especially after they have been damaged or ill. I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new In a day or so he will be as good as new, If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do. Certain that he was going to make good his threat to kill her, she lunged for the gun He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges, feelings You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way. Good old Harry. Reliable to the end, goodly,
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An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another - "He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."
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To improve
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Comparative form of good or well: more good or well
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Comparative form of well: more well - "I’ve had enough of cycling with you chaps. I can spend my Sundays better than in tormenting cats and quarrelling and fighting.”"
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Better is the comparative of good
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in a superior way; to a greater degree, more than -
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Better is the comparative of well
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To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of
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To become better; to improve
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To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of
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One who bets or lays a wager
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To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel
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To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise
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surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record"
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(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"
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More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc
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to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
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get better; "The weather improved toward evening"
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the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two"
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one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters"
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More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject
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Greater in amount; larger; more
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Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better
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Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect
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Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air
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Advantage, superiority, or victory; usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy
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One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc
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In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another
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More correctly or thoroughly
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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
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(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better"
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If you know better than someone, you have more information, knowledge, or experience than them. He thought he knew better than I did, though he was much less experienced
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If someone knows better than to do something, they are old enough or experienced enough to know it is the wrong thing to do. She knew better than to argue with Adeline
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If you get the better of someone, you defeat them in a contest, fight, or argument. He is used to tough defenders, and he usually gets the better of them
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If you say that someone would be better off doing something, you are advising them to do it or expressing the opinion that it would benefit them to do it. If you've got bags you're better off taking a taxi
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If you go one better, you do something better than it has been done before or obtain something better than someone else has. Now General Electric have gone one better than nature and made a diamond purer than the best quality natural diamonds
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more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour"
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You can say `so much the better' or `all the better' to indicate that it is desirable that a particular thing is used, done, or available. Use strong white flour, and if you can get hold of durum wheat flour, then so much the better
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You say `That's better' in order to express your approval of what someone has said or done, or to praise or encourage them. `I came to ask your advice -- no, to ask for your help.' --- `That's better. And how can I help you?'
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If a feeling such as jealousy, curiosity, or anger gets the better of you, it becomes too strong for you to hide or control. She didn't allow her emotions to get the better of her
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If something changes for the better, it improves. He dreams of changing the world for the better
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You use had better or 'd better when you are advising, warning, or threatening someone, or expressing an opinion about what should happen. It's half past two. I think we had better go home You'd better run if you're going to get your ticket In spoken English, people sometimes use better without `had' or `be' before it. It has the same meaning. Better not say too much aloud
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If you are better after an illness or injury, you have recovered from it. If you feel better, you no longer feel so ill. He is much better now, he's fine The doctors were saying there wasn't much hope of me getting better
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If you like one thing better than another, you like it more. I like your interpretation better than the one I was taught They liked it better when it rained
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If you say that you expect or deserve better, you mean that you expect or deserve a higher standard of achievement, behaviour, or treatment from people than they have shown you. Our long-suffering mining communities deserve better than this
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If someone betters a high achievement or standard, they achieve something higher. He recorded a time of 4 minutes 23, bettering the old record of 4-24
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You can say that someone is better doing one thing than another, or it is better doing one thing than another, to advise someone about what they should do. Wouldn't it be better putting a time-limit on the task? Subjects like this are better left alone
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Better is used to form the comparative of compound adjectives beginning with `good' and `well.' For example, the comparative of `well-off' is `better-off.'
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If you better your situation, you improve your social status or the quality of your life. If you better yourself, you improve your social status. He had dedicated his life to bettering the lot of the oppressed people of South Africa Our parents chose to come here with the hope of bettering themselves
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If you intend to do something and then think better of it, you decide not to do it because you realize it would not be sensible. Alberg opened his mouth, as if to protest. But he thought better of it
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You can use expressions like `The bigger the better' or `The sooner the better' to say that you would prefer it if something is big or happens soon. The Irish love a party, the bigger the better
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something which is preferable, something which is more desirable isim
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upgrade, improve, enhance, enrich fiil
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If you say that something has happened or been done for better or worse, you mean that you are not sure whether the consequences will be good or bad, but they will have to be accepted because the action cannot be changed. I married you for better or worse, knowing all about these problems
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"She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job" from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better
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the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two" one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters" get better; "The weather improved toward evening" to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes" surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break a record" (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" (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better" more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour" comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
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comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
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from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better
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"She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
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adj [very good {compared to something else}] lebih baik (baik)
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ad more good than
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from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better "
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(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond"
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comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc ; "She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
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someone who bets
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against your better judgment: see judgment to be better than nothing: see nothing the better part: see part
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My better half A jocose way of saying my wife As the twain are one, each is half Horace calls his friend animæ dimidium meæ (1 Odes iii 8 ) To be better than his word To do more than he promised To think better of the matter To give it further consideration; to form a more correct opinion respecting it
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melhor miljoor closed fechado/a fèshjaadoe/fèshjaada nearby perto pèrtoe
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Well.
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good.
reight - "That's a reight idea!"
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good.
heavy - "This film is heavy."
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enhanced, increased in quality; beautified; perfected
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past of better
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bettering
changing for the better
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describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present Any defects must be noted
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A moveable tangible object For the purposes of United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, goods do not include things bought for personal use or at an auction or foreclosure sale, nor may they be ocean-going vessels or aircraft
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This book is in average worn condition It has all pages or leaves present Any defects should be noted
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An average used book that has all pages or leaves present There will be a little wear, and any defects will be noted
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Generic Object Oriented Database A database structure used to store design and library information
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many approaches to ethics are centred on achieving what is good, although others are based on doing what is right Priority to one goal need not exclude the other, but might shape the contents or limit how we pursue the other We can ask about the relationship between human goodness and the goodness of other things, such as a knife that cuts well On some views, goodness is reduced to one quality, like happiness or pleasure or satisfying desire, but others think of goodness as inherently complex In either case, goodness has a place in moral psychology, motivating our actions and explaining our emotions
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Any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technology
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* The good is what it is rational to want Therefore a good knife is one that has characteristics that are rational to want in a device with one blade used for cutting When one considers what makes a good person, or good character, the matter becomes more complex, because it then becomes important to ask whether the traits under discussion are those that people would want in themselves, or those that they would want in others, and whether those are the same, or in what sort of society those would be the same
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Used in the context of general equities Including among the group and side (buy or sell) being discussed during the block call
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feeling healthy and free of aches and pains; "I feel good"
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exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
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financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"
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in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body"
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tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air"
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a grading term for a coin that is very worn but which has most of the devices outlined
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The good is what it is rational to want Therefore a good knife is one that has characteristics that are rational to want in a device with one blade used for cutting When one considers what makes a good person, or good character, the matter becomes more complex, because it then becomes important to ask whether the traits under discussion are those that people would want in themselves, or those that they would want in others, and whether those are the same, or in what sort of society those would be the same
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Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present Any defects must be noted (AB Bookman )
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The rating you get on a step when you hit the arrow more than slightly off-beat
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If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. He was very good at his work I'm not very good at singing He is one of the best players in the world I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. bad, poor
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If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries I had the good fortune to be selected This is not a good example to set other children I think the response was good. bad
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Truth Appearance
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Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education good quality furniture. poor
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Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together I know they would have a better life here There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. bad
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excellent; pleasant; pleasurable; decent; valid; well-behaved; in fine condition; competent, skilled; positive; having admirable moral values sıfat
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nice, excellent, of high quality
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adj [clever (He's a good cook )] pandai 2 adj [not bad (That was a ~ meal )] baik
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Yield prospects are normal Moisture levels are adequate and disease, insect damage, and weed pressures are minor Pastures are providing adequate feed supplies for the current time of year
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A spell descriptor denoting spells usable by good and neutral beings Also an aspect of alignment that focuses on protecting innocent life; the opposite of evil Good creatures maintain a strong respect for life, concern themselves with the dignity of sentient beings, and make personal sacrifices to help others Also, when capitalized, a spell domain composed of nine divine spells and a granted power embodying the principles of good
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Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals, and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched, bruised, or minor cracks repaired; in good working order
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A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service There is good reason to doubt this Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this? bad, poor
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That which is desirable The object of the will The will, by nature, desires the good Even if the will chooses evil, it must desire it as a good It must impose this deception upon the object in order for that object to be desirable Also, ontologically, that which perfects a nature is a true good
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An object-oriented object-oriented framework framework for graphical applications from TU Ilmenau running under X Windows X-Window-System with special support to IRIS GL, OpenGL OpenGL, VOGL, etc - /GOOD
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Generic Object Oriented Database A database structure used to store design and library information (TI*)
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a product, service, or a process that can be used to make products or deliver services
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having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature"
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Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. People were in a pretty good mood He exudes natural charm and good humour A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind. bad
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Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. You are good to me Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately
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Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good I'm going to be a good boy now Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands. bad
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If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close. She and Gavin are good friends She's my best friend, and I really love her
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A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak. bad
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You say `Good' or `Very good' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. `Are you all right?' --- `I'm fine.' --- `Good. So am I.' Oh good, Tom's just come in see also best, better, goods
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emphasis You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. We waited a good fifteen minutes This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous
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Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. bad
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Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family. evil
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If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value
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A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. We have a fairly good idea of what's going on This is a much better indication of what a school is really like Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world. poor
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If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. I think it's good that some people are going It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible. bad
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If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. = beneficial bad
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If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country I'm only telling you this for your own good! = benefit
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If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success. It's no good worrying about it now We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good There is no way to measure these effects; the chances are it did some good
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If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures I was never any good at maths
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`As good as' can be used to mean `almost.' His career is as good as over The vote as good as kills the chance of real reform. = practically
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If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them. The outing will do me good It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours You don't do anybody any good by getting yourself arrested
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good
morally admirable
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good
having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here"
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in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"
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deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
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promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her"
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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"
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superior to the average; "in fine spirits"; "a fine student"; "made good grades"; "morale was good"; "had good weather for the parade"
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"
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good deal: see deal in good faith: see faith so far so good: see far good as gold: see gold good gracious: see gracious good grief: see grief good heavens: see heaven good job: see job good lord: see lord for good measure: see measure the good old days: see old in good shape: see shape to stand someone in good stead: see stead in good time: see time too good to be true: see true. Good Buy Cape of Good Hope Good Feelings Era of Good Friday Good Hope Cape of Good Neighbour Policy Henry Beauclerc French: Good Scholar Hywel the Good John the Good Philip the Good William the Good
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If you say it's a good thing, or in British English it's a good job, that something is the case, you mean that it is fortunate. It's a good thing you aren't married It's a good job it happened here rather than on the open road
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feelings People say `Good for you' to express approval of your actions. `He has a girl now, who he lives with.' --- `Good for him.'
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If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before. The days of big-time racing at Herne Hill had gone for good A few shots of this drug cleared up the disease for good
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with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
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If you make good some damage, a loss, or a debt, you try to repair the damage, replace what has been lost, or repay the debt. It may cost several billion roubles to make good the damage. = put right
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If you say that something or someone is as good as new, you mean that they are in a very good condition or state, especially after they have been damaged or ill. I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new In a day or so he will be as good as new
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If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do. Certain that he was going to make good his threat to kill her, she lunged for the gun He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges
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feelings You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way. Good old Harry. Reliable to the end
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