What is the difference between Batter and Better?
What is the difference between Batter and Better? :
Batter : (verb)
( 1 ) Hit something / someone hard and often
He kept battering at the door.
Batter : (noun)
( 1 ) Beaten mixture of flour, eggs, milk, etc… for cooking
She is fond of fish fried in batter.
Better : (adjective)
( 1 ) Of a more excellent or desirable kind
She resolved to lead a better life in the future.
He is a better man than you.
Life was difficult then. But things have got better and better over the years.
( 2 ) Of more precise or suitable kind
Having talked to the witnesses, I now have a better idea of what happened.
Can not think of a better word than NICE to describe your holiday?
( 3 ) Partly or fully recovered from an illness
The patient is much better today.
Her ankle is getting better.
Better : (noun)
( 1 ) Denoted that which is better
I had hoped for better.
I expected better of you.
Better : (adverb)
( 1 ) In a more pleasant, efficient or desirable way
She sings better than you.
You would write better if you had a good pen.
( 2 ) To a greater degree, more
I like him better than I like her.
You would like it better when you understand it more.
The better I know her, the more I admire her.
( 3 ) More usefully
Her advice is better ignored.
If the roads are icy, you would be better advised to delay your departure.
Better : (verb)
( 1 ) Surpass
This achievement can not be bettered.
( 2 ) Improve something
The Government hopes to better the conditions nof the workers.
( 3 ) Get a better social position or status
You should always try your best to better yourself.