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| Author: | SomeGuy [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The Definition of Better |
bet·ter 1 (btr) adj. Comparative of good. 1. Greater in excellence or higher in quality. 2. More useful, suitable, or desirable: found a better way to go; a suit with a better fit than that one. 3. More highly skilled or adept: I am better at math than English. 4. Greater or larger: argued for the better part of an hour. 5. More advantageous or favorable; improved: a better chance of success. 6. Healthier or more fit than before: The patient is better today. adv. Comparative of well2. 1. In a more excellent way. 2. a. To a greater extent or degree: better suited to the job; likes it better without sauce. b. To greater advantage; preferably: a deed better left undone. See Usage Notes at best, have, rather. 3. More: It took me better than a year to recover. n. 1. One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality. 2. A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence. Usually used in the plural: to learn from one's betters. v. bet·tered, bet·ter·ing, bet·ters v.tr. 1. To make better; improve: trying to better conditions in the prison; bettered myself by changing jobs. See Synonyms at improve. 2. To surpass or exceed. v.intr. To become better. Idioms: better off In a better or more prosperous condition: would be better off taking the train instead of driving; felt better off after the rise in stock prices. for the better Resulting in or aiming at an improvement: Her condition took a turn for the better. get/have the better of To outdo or outwit; defeat. think better of To change one's mind about (a course of action) after reconsideration: I almost bought an expensive watch, but then I thought better of it. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
Thank you, SomeGuy. Based on this definition, I would argue the Cub fans are better than all fans but Yankee fans. |
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| Author: | SomeGuy [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
Gentlemen, I'm here to help. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Thank you, SomeGuy. Earlier today, rpb disagreed strenuously with me. Why is rpb afraid to attack Dr. Kenneth Noisewater?
Based on this definition, I would argue the Cub fans are better than all fans but Yankee fans. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Thank you, SomeGuy. Earlier today, rpb disagreed strenuously with me. Why is rpb afraid to attack Dr. Kenneth Noisewater?Based on this definition, I would argue the Cub fans are better than all fans but Yankee fans. He's not saying what you are saying. And I attack him plenty. |
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| Author: | denisdman [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
It's a message board about nothing..... |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Definition of Better |
rogers park bryan wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Thank you, SomeGuy. Earlier today, rpb disagreed strenuously with me. Why is rpb afraid to attack Dr. Kenneth Noisewater?Based on this definition, I would argue the Cub fans are better than all fans but Yankee fans. He's not saying what you are saying. And I attack him plenty. I really don't understand what either of you are saying. SomeGuy - can I get a definition for "saying"? |
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