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

“He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.”

To improve.

To become better; to improve.

To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

(with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.

“The project had better get finished by the current deadline.”