Question

better [adjective]1. comparative form of good: more good2. comparative form of well: more well3. Greater in amount or quantity[adverb]1. comparative form of well: more well2. More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.3. (colloquial  shortening) Had better.[noun]An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

Accepted Answer

I should not wish a smarter assistant, Mr. Holmes; and I know very well that he could better himself and earn twice what I am able to give him.

word	better
sentence	I should not wish a smarter assistant, Mr. Holmes; and I know very well that he could better himself and earn twice what I am able to give him.
definition	[adjective] 1. comparative form of good: more good 2. comparative form of well: more well 3. Greater in amount or quantity [adverb] 1. comparative form of well: more well 2. More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc. 3. (colloquial shortening) Had better. [noun] An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

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