Difference between Improve and Better

What is the difference between Improve and Better?

Improve as a verb is to make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something) while Better as a verb is (manner) accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

Improve

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something) to become better

Example sentence: Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will bring your own life.

Better

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Greater in amount or quantity

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To improve.

Part of speech: noun

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

Example sentence: It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

We hope you now know whether to use Improve or Better in your sentence.

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