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Meaning of bettering
The primary meaning of "bettering" is the act of making something better or more effective.
Etymology of bettering
The word "bettering" originates from the Old English words "beter" meaning "better" and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle or gerund, indicating an action or process
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of improving or enhancing something
Synonyms
improving
enhancing
upgrading
refining
perfecting
advancing
progressing
developing
growing
maturing
flourishing
thriving
prospering
succeeding
excelling
surpassing
outdoing
overtaking
exceeding
surpassing
ameliorating
enriching
strengthening
intensifying
deepening
broadening
expanding
augmenting
increasing
elevating
lifting
raising
heightening
boosting
stimulating
invigorating
revitalizing
rejuvenating
renovating
restoring
reforming
transforming
converting
changing
modifying
altering
adjusting
adapting
reforming
recalibrating
reconfiguring
rebalancing
Definitions
- The act of making something better or more effective
- * The process of improving or enhancing something
- * To make something better or more effective
Usage Examples
- The company is constantly working on bettering their products and services
- * She spent years bettering herself through education and self-improvement
- * The new policy aims at bettering the lives of low-income families
Antonyms
worsening
deteriorating
declining
decreasing
diminishing
reducing
weakening
impairing
damaging
harming
hurting
injuring
spoiling
ruining
destroying
devastating
degrading
debasing
downgrading
demoting
depressing
devaluating
undermining
sabotaging
hindering
obstructing
impeding
retarding
slowing
stalling
stagnating
declining
falling
dropping
plummeting
sinking
foundering