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bettered

Divide bettered into syllables:

bet · tered

How to pronounce bettered:

Synonyms for bettered:

beat
eclipsed
exceeded
excelled
mastered
outclassed
outdid
outdistanced
outgunned
outmatched
outshined
outshone
outstripped
overcame
overshadowed
overtopped
surpassed
topped
transcended
went one better

Antonyms for bettered:

dropped behind
fell back
fell behind
fell off
lagged
lagged behind
lost ground
trailed
trailed behind

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