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better
Verb
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To improve.
I intend to better my situation by going back to school.
better
Noun
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Another way to spell bettor.
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Someone or something who is superior to another.
I thought I was the best around, but I found my better when I played John.
late
Adjective
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An event is late if it happens after a specified time.
He was late to his appointment.
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Late at night.
It was a late meeting.
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Towards the end of.
You come in the late afternoon.
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Someone who is dead.
I loved my late husband.
late
Adverb
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Not on time.
He came five minutes late.
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Late at night.
We stayed late and went home in the dark.
than
Preposition
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Used to compare two things that are not equal.
The tree is higher than the house.
He is better than me.
It was much better than I'd expected.
never
Adverb
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If something never happens, it does not happen at any time.
As a child I was told that I should never tell a lie.