Better and Worse

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Better

Better adjective - (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.

Usage example: a better chance of success

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Worse is an antonym for better in topics: in a more excellent manner, well, superior, larger, improved in health.

Worse

Worse adjective - (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability.

Usage example: she was accused of worse things than cheating and lying

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Better is an antonym for worse.

Nearby Words: worst, worsen, worsening, worsened

Both words in one sentence

For better or worse, Vince McMahon is well known for having a very hands-on style of managing WWE.

Source: Executive Meddling / Professional Wrestling
Gundam Wing is, for better or worse, one of the most popular alternate universes in the Gundam meta-series.

Source: Ensemble Dark Horse / Gundam
Changes to the mechanisms of the game over time have made this alternately better or worse.

Source: Inventory Management Puzzle

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