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1for the better — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; for something that is better. * /The doctor felt that moving Father to a dry climate would be for the better./ * /The new large print in the book is a change for the better./ Compare: TAKE A TURN.… …
2for the better — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; for something that is better. * /The doctor felt that moving Father to a dry climate would be for the better./ * /The new large print in the book is a change for the better./ Compare: TAKE A TURN.… …
3For the better — Better Bet ter, n. 1. Advantage, superiority, or victory; usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy. [1913 Webster] 2. One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; usually in the plural. [1913… …
4for the better — phrasal : so as to produce improvement making alterations for the better in the design of a house * * * for the better In the way of improvement • • • Main Entry: ↑better * * * for the better phrase if something changes for the better, it… …
5for\ the\ better — adj or adv. phr. With a better result; for something that is better. The doctor felt that moving Father to a dry climate would be for the better. The new large print in the book is a change for the better. Compare: take a turn Contrast: for the… …
6for the better — if something changes for the better, it improves Since she moved to the new school, her behaviour has certainly changed for the better …
7for the better — into an improved condition. Jackson believes we can change America for the better …
8Better Health for a Better Hong Kong — (Chinese: 健康創繁榮) is a health project for working population in Hong Kong. It is under the Health InfoWorld in the Hospital Authority. MTR and Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association raise millions dollars funds for the project by the annual event… …
9for the better — For improvement, for greater good …
10for much better reasons — because of better reasons …
