Make a Little Progress Every Day

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(comparative of good) of a higher quality, more effective, or more enjoyable than something or someone else

Dictionary examples:
- She's found a better job.
- The film was better than I expected.
- She is much better at tennis than I am.
- If you cook it this way it's far better.
- Relations between the two countries have never been better.
- He stood near the front to get a better view.
- The situation is getting better all the time.
- The longer you keep this wine, the better it tastes.
- The bed was hard, but it was better than nothing.
Learner example:
- It is a better pen than others. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

healthy, or less ill than before

Dictionary examples:
- Are you better now?
- Is your stomach ache better?
- I hope you get better soon.
Learner example:
- I visited my cousin last night in hospital. He is better now. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)"

in the space that separates two places, people or objects

Dictionary examples:
- The town lies halfway between Rome and Florence.
- Standing between the two adults was a small child.
- She squeezed between the parked cars and ran out into the road.
- A narrow path ran in between the two houses.
Learner example:
- The cinema is between Laura's house and the post office. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)

in the period of time which separates two different events or times

Dictionary examples:
- You shouldn't eat between meals.
- There is a break of ten minutes between classes.
- The shop is closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30.
Learner example:
- I will arrive between 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock. (Key English Test; A2; French)

involving two or more groups of people

Dictionary example:
- Tonight's game is between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams.
Learner example:
- I would like to go shopping and then see the football match between Spain and Germany. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)