better · adv
know better
C2 to have enough experience not to do something stupid or something that will not achieve anything
Dictionary examples:
I thought she'd listen to me - I should have known better. (14.4)
I/you/he, etc. had better do sth ()
A2 used to say what someone should do
Dictionary examples:
You'd better laugh at my jokes, or I'll tell worse ones! (0.0)
You'd better wear a silly hat, or the party will be boring! (0.0)
You'd better eat your vegetables, or they'll eat you! (0.0)
He'd better not be late. (4.5)
You'd better hurry or you'll miss the train. (27.4)
better
A2 (comparative ofwell) to a greater degree, or in a more successful or more effective way
Dictionary examples:
I understand math better after eating lots of ice cream. (0.0)
I speak English better after drinking five cups of coffee. (0.0)
My cooking tastes better when someone else makes it. (0.0)
I'd like to get to know him better. (6.2)
Helen did much better than I did in the exam. (17.0)