Bitter vs. Better
Bitteradjective
Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
Bitteradjective
Harsh, piercing or stinging.
Bitteradjective
Hateful or hostile.
Bitteradjective
Cynical and resentful.
Bitternoun
(usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.
Bitternoun
A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.
Bitternoun
(nautical) A turn of a cable about the bitts.
Bitternoun
A hardware system whose architecture is based around units of the specified number of bits (binary digits).
Bitterverb
To make bitter.
Bitternoun
AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
Bitternoun
Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.
Bitteradjective
Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
Bitteradjective
Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.
Bitteradjective
Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.
Bitteradjective
Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.
Bitteradjective
Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.
Bitterverb
To make bitter.
Bitternoun
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
Bitternoun
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
Bitternoun
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
Bitterverb
make bitter
Bitteradjective
marked by strong resentment or cynicism;
Bitteradjective
very difficult to accept or bear;
Bitteradjective
harsh or corrosive in tone;
Bitteradjective
one of the four basic taste sensations; sharp and disagreeable; like the taste of quinine
Bitteradjective
expressive of severe grief or regret;
Bitteradjective
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity;
Bitteradjective
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold;
Bitteradverb
extremely and sharply;
Betteradjective
Greater in amount or quantity
Betteradverb
More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.
Betternoun
An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
Betternoun
alternative spelling of bettor
Betterverb
(transitive) To improve.
Betterverb
(intransitive) To become better; to improve.
Betterverb
(transitive) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
Betterverb
(transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
Betterverb
(colloquial) Had better.
Betteradjective
Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.
Betteradjective
Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.
Betteradjective
Greater in amount; larger; more.
Betteradjective
Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.
Betteradjective
More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.
Betternoun
Advantage, superiority, or victory; - usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.
Betternoun
One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; - usually in the plural.
Betternoun
One who bets or lays a wager.
Betteradverb
In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.
Betteradverb
More correctly or thoroughly.
Betteradverb
In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.
Betteradverb
More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better.
Betterverb
To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.
Betterverb
To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise.
Betterverb
To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
Betterverb
To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
Betterverb
To become better; to improve.
Betternoun
one having claim to precedence; a superior;
Betternoun
someone who bets
Betternoun
the superior one of two alternatives;
Betterverb
surpass in excellence;
Betterverb
to make better;
Betterverb
get better;
Betteradjective
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another;
Betteradjective
(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness;
Betteradjective
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable;
Betteradjective
more than half;
Betteradverb
comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.;
Betteradverb
from a position of superiority or authority;
Betteradjective
more desirable, satisfactory, or effective
Betteradjective
more appropriate, advantageous, or well advised
Betteradjective
partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress
Betteradverb
more excellently or effectively
Betteradverb
to a greater degree; more (used in connection with success or with desirable actions or conditions)
Betteradverb
more suitably, appropriately, or usefully
Betternoun
the better one; that which is better
Betternoun
one's superiors in social class or ability
Betternoun
variant spelling of bettor
Betterverb
improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)
Betterverb
make (something) better; improve
Betterverb
achieve a higher social position or status
Betterverb
overcome or defeat (someone)
