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[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

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noun

Der/die Bessere, Überlegene

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

Examples :

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."

Er fand Ali schnell als seinen Überlegenen im Ring.

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adjective

Größer, mehr

Greater in amount or quantity

Examples :

"My brother got a better score on his math test than I did. "

Mein Bruder hat in seinem Mathetest eine bessere Note bekommen als ich.

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adjective

Besser, tüchtiger

Examples :

"My sister is a better student than I am. "

Meine Schwester ist eine bessere Schülerin als ich.

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adjective

Besser, überlegen

(of capabilities)

Examples :

"My new computer has better processing power than my old one. "

Mein neuer Computer hat eine bessere Rechenleistung als mein alter.

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adjective

Besser, überlegen

(properties and qualities)

Examples :

"The new textbook has better illustrations than the old one. "

Das neue Lehrbuch hat bessere Illustrationen als das alte.

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adjective

Sehr, äußerst

(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

Examples :

"The soup is good and hot."

Die Suppe ist sehr heiß.

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adjective

Heilig

Holy (especially when capitalized) .

Examples :

"Good Friday"

Karfreitag

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adjective

Mehr, größer

(of quantities)

Examples :

"The new refrigerator holds a better capacity than the old one. "

Der neue Kühlschrank hat ein größeres Fassungsvermögen als der alte.

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adjective

Gesund, wohlauf

In good health.

Examples :

"After a week of feeling unwell, Sarah is now feeling much better. "

Nach einer Woche, in der sich Sarah unwohl fühlte, geht es ihr jetzt viel besser.

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adjective

Besser, gut

Examples :

"My day at work was better than I expected; I finished all my tasks and felt content. "

Mein Arbeitstag war besser als erwartet; ich habe alle meine Aufgaben erledigt und mich zufrieden gefühlt.

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adjective

Besser, klüger

Prudent; good; well-advised.

Examples :

"My sister made a better choice by studying for the exam instead of going out. "

Meine Schwester traf eine klügere Entscheidung, indem sie für die Prüfung lernte, anstatt auszugehen.

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adverb

Besser, gut

(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

Examples :

"He does his job well."

Er macht seine Arbeit gut.

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Vollkommen, ganz

(manner) Completely, fully.

Examples :

"We’re well beat now."

Wir sind jetzt völlig geschlagen.

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adverb

Besser, mehr

(degree) To a significant degree.

Examples :

"That author is well known."

Dieser Autor ist besser bekannt.

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Sehr, viel

(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).

Examples :

"The team worked better today, completing the project sooner. "

Das Team hat heute viel besser gearbeitet und das Projekt früher abgeschlossen.

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Besser, günstiger

In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the math problem better this time. "

Der Lehrer erklärte das Matheproblem dieses Mal besser.

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verb

Verbessern, verfeinern

Examples :

"The team worked hard to better their performance in the upcoming competition. "

Das Team arbeitete hart daran, seine Leistung im kommenden Wettbewerb zu verbessern.

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verb

Sich verbessern, besser werden

To become better; to improve.

Examples :

"My handwriting is getting better each week. "

Meine Handschrift verbessert sich jede Woche.

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verb

Verbessern, übertreffen

To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

Examples :

"The new student's performance in math bettered the class average. "

Die Leistung des neuen Schülers in Mathe übertraf den Klassendurchschnitt.

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Verbessern, begünstigen

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

Examples :

"The teacher bettered her students' understanding of fractions by using visual aids. "

Die Lehrerin verbesserte das Verständnis ihrer Schüler von Brüchen durch den Einsatz von Anschauungsmaterialien.

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Sollte, müsste

(with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.

Examples :

"The project had better get finished by the current deadline."

Das Projekt sollte bis zum aktuellen Stichtag fertiggestellt werden.

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noun

Wetter, Spieler

A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

Examples :

"The better at the school fundraiser bet that the soccer team would win. "

Der Wetter bei der Spendenaktion der Schule wettete, dass die Fußballmannschaft gewinnen würde.

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