Basic Details
Word: Better
Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb
Meaning: Of a higher quality or more suitable; makes things improved.
Synonyms: Superior, Enhanced, Improved
Antonyms: Worse, Inferior
Idioms and Phrases
- Better late than never: It's better to do something late than not do it at all. Example: "She finally submitted her homework; better late than never!"
- A better tomorrow: Refers to a more promising or improved future. Example: "They are working hard for a better tomorrow for their community."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is better to study a little every day than to cram all the information just before the exam.
Example 2: She felt better after talking to her friends about her problems.
Example 3: If you eat healthier foods, you will feel better and have more energy.
Fun Fact
The word "better" comes from the Old English word "betra," which means "more good." It has been used for many centuries to describe improvement and superiority.
Famous Quote
"It is better to be than not to be." - William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "better" mean?
a) Of lower quality
b) Of a higher quality
c) The same as
d) Different from
Answer: b) Of a higher quality
2. Which of these is a synonym of "better"?
a) Worse
b) Inferior
c) Improved
d) Diminished
Answer: c) Improved
3. Which sentence uses "better" correctly?
a) She is better than him at playing football.
b) Better they should not arrive.
c) He better go to sleep early.
d) This is better pizza than last night.
Answer: a) She is better than him at playing football.
4. What does the idiom "better late than never" mean?
a) It's too late to do anything.
b) Doing something late is fine as long as it gets done.
c) It's best to start early.
d) Waiting is not good.
Answer: b) Doing something late is fine as long as it gets done.
5. What is the opposite of "better"?
a) Worse
b) Same
c) Stronger
d) Bigger
Answer: a) Worse
