Similar vs. Better — What's the Difference?

Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical

More desirable, satisfactory, or effective

A person or thing similar to another

Partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress

A substance that produces effects resembling the symptoms of particular diseases (the basis of homeopathic treatment)

More excellently or effectively

Having a resemblance in appearance or nature; alike though not identical.

The better one; that which is better

(Mathematics) Having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional. Used of geometric figures

One's superiors in social class or ability

Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

Variant spelling of bettor

(mathematics) Of geometrical figures including triangles, squares, ellipses, arcs and more complex figures, having the same shape but possibly different size, rotational orientation, and position; in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional; such that one can be had from the other using a sequence of rotations, translations and scalings.

Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)

Of two square matrices; being such that a conjugation sends one matrix to the other.

Greater in excellence or higher in quality

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

More useful, suitable, or desirable

(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.

More highly skilled or adept

Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.

Greater or larger

Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.

More advantageous or favorable; improved

Homogenous; uniform.

Healthier, more fit, or in less discomfort than before

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

In a satisfactory condition; right or proper

Marked by correspondence or resemblance;

Not ailing, infirm, or diseased; healthy.

Having the same or similar characteristics;

Cured or healed, as a wound.

Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;

Of or characterized by the maintenance of good health practices. Often used in combination

(of words) expressing closely related meanings

Advisable; prudent

Capable of replacing or changing places with something else;

Fortunate; good

Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor

Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing

Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable

Not spoiled or ruined

In excellent condition; sound

Superior to the average; satisfactory

Used formerly to refer to the US Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

Of high quality

Discriminating

Of moral excellence; upright

Benevolent; kind

Loyal; staunch

Well-behaved; obedient

Socially correct; proper

Worthy of respect; honorable

Attractive; handsome

Beneficial to health; salutary

Competent; skilled

Complete; thorough

Reliable; sure

Valid or true

Genuine; real

In effect; operative

Ready or able for a specified or assumed activity

Able to pay or contribute

Able to elicit a specified reaction

Ample; substantial

Bountiful

Full

Pleasant; enjoyable

Propitious; favorable

Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play

Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.

Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay

In a more excellent way

To a greater extent or degree

To greater advantage; preferably

More

In a good or proper manner

Skillfully or proficiently

Satisfactorily or sufficiently

Successfully or effectively

In a comfortable or affluent manner

In a manner affording benefit or gain; advantageously

With reason or propriety; reasonably

In all likelihood; indeed

In a prudent or sensible manner

In a close or familiar manner

In a favorable or approving manner

Thoroughly; completely

Perfectly; clearly

To a suitable or appropriate degree

To a considerable extent or degree

With care or attention

Entirely; fully

Well.

One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality.

Often betters A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence

Variant of bettor.

One that bets or places a bet.

Something that is good.

A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.

Welfare; benefit

Goodness; virtue

A product that is bought and sold

Goods Portable personal property.

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.

Goods(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence

To make better; improve

To surpass or exceed

To become better

Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation.

Used to express surprise.

Comparative of good

Comparative of well

Greater in amount or quantity

Comparative of well

Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.

Had better.

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

Alternative spelling of bettor

Had better.

(transitive) To improve.

(intransitive) To become better; to improve.

(transitive) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

(transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.

Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.

Greater in amount; larger; more.

Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.

More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.

Advantage, superiority, or victory; - usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.

One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; - usually in the plural.

One who bets or lays a wager.

In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.

More correctly or thoroughly.

In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.

More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better.

To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.

To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise.

To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

To become better; to improve.

One having claim to precedence; a superior;

Someone who bets

The superior one of two alternatives;

Surpass in excellence;

To make better;

Get better;

(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another;

(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness;

(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable;

More than half;

Comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.;

From a position of superiority or authority;