Definition of BETTERING

bettering

Meanings

Plural: betterings

Verb

  • surpass in excellence
  • to make better
  • get better
  • present participle and gerund of better

Adjective

  • changing for the better

Noun

  • improvement

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English beterynge; equivalent to better + -ing.

Antonyms

worsen, worsening

Scrabble Score: 12

bettering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 15

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