Better and Best

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Better

Better verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.

Usage example: this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin

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Best is a synonym for better in big topic. In some cases you can use "Best" instead the word "Better" as an adjective or a verb or an adverb, when it comes to topics like outdo, finest. informal substitute

Best

Best verb - To achieve a victory over.

Usage example: at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts

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Better is a synonym for best in defeat topic. You can use "Better" instead the word "Best" as an adjective or a verb or an adverb, if it concerns topics such as big, finest. popular alternative

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horde	better horde	best horde
revolver	better revolver	best revolver
problems	better problems	best problems
tendencies	better tendencies	best tendencies

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