betters

(noun) something superior in quality or condition or effect. Synonyms: better. Example: "A change for the better."

(noun) someone who bets. Synonyms: bettor, better, wagerer, punter.

(noun) a superior person having claim to precedence. Synonyms: better. Example: "The common man has been kept in his place by his betters."

(noun) the superior one of two alternatives. Synonyms: better. Example: "Chose the better of the two."

(verb) surpass in excellence. Synonyms: better, break. Examples: "She bettered her own record." "Break a record."

(verb) to make better. Synonyms: better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate. Example: "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes."

(verb) get better. Synonyms: better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate. Example: "The weather improved toward evening."