Better than In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "better than", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-26 09:05

Meaning of Better than

Synonyms:

more than

Better than adverb phrase spoken language

To be more expert at something than others are.

James is way better than me at soccer.

I hope you will meet the one who is better than me. The one who knows how to make your day.

The phrase is a synonym of "more than".

The old lady has lived there for better than 60 years.

I did better than half the work on the project. Now the rest part is yours.

Other phrases about:

lead the field/pack/world

To be better or more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity

streets ahead (of somebody/something)

Superior to someone or something else.

tower head and shoulders above (someone or something)

1. Used to say that someone or something is much taller than someone or something else
2. Used to say that someone or something is far better than someone or something else

beef up

If you say you beef something up, you mean that you improve, strengthen or make it more interesting. 

not hold a candle to (someone or something)

To be superior to someone or something else in terms of quality, beauty, or impact.
 

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TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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