CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BETTER
PRESENT
Present
I better
you better
he/she/it betters
we better
you better
they better
Present continuous
I am bettering
you are bettering
he/she/it is bettering
we are bettering
you are bettering
they are bettering
Present perfect
I have bettered
you have bettered
he/she/it has bettered
we have bettered
you have bettered
they have bettered
Present perfect continuous
I have been bettering
you have been bettering
he/she/it has been bettering
we have been bettering
you have been bettering
they have been bettering
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I bettered
you bettered
he/she/it bettered
we bettered
you bettered
they bettered
Past continuous
I was bettering
you were bettering
he/she/it was bettering
we were bettering
you were bettering
they were bettering
Past perfect
I had bettered
you had bettered
he/she/it had bettered
we had bettered
you had bettered
they had bettered
Past perfect continuous
I had been bettering
you had been bettering
he/she/it had been bettering
we had been bettering
you had been bettering
they had been bettering
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will better
you will better
he/she/it will better
we will better
you will better
they will better
Future continuous
I will be bettering
you will be bettering
he/she/it will be bettering
we will be bettering
you will be bettering
they will be bettering
Future perfect
I will have bettered
you will have bettered
he/she/it will have bettered
we will have bettered
you will have bettered
they will have bettered
Future perfect continuous
I will have been bettering
you will have been bettering
he/she/it will have been bettering
we will have been bettering
you will have been bettering
they will have been bettering
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would better
you would better
he/she/it would better
we would better
you would better
they would better
Conditional continuous
I would be bettering
you would be bettering
he/she/it would be bettering
we would be bettering
you would be bettering
they would be bettering
Conditional perfect
I would have better
you would have better
he/she/it would have better
we would have better
you would have better
they would have better
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been bettering
you would have been bettering
he/she/it would have been bettering
we would have been bettering
you would have been bettering
they would have been bettering
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you better
we let´s better
you better
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
bettering
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «BETTER»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
better.
I am a better running back every time I step on the field. I try to get better each game, each summer, each season.
For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of limitless opportunity for those risking everything to seek a better life. Their talents and contributions have continued to enrich our country.
You know, I try not to look back, because looking forward is so much better than looking backward.
I've directed a fair amount of television series - so I'm always trying to learn new things. One episode was all hand-held and I'm trying to get better at when you should do things and when you should just shut up and watch what the people are saying.
Off with you! You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that!
Public policy in the twentieth century was about protecting and expanding the social compact, based on recognition that effective government at the federal level provides rules and services and safety measures that contribute to a better society.
I see robotic technology getting rid of the dangerous, the dirty, and the just plain boring jobs. Some people say, 'You can't. People won't have anything to do.' But we found things that were a lot easier than backbreaking labor in the sun and the fields. Let people rise to better things.
There are better alternatives... Australia should be exporting its solar technology, not its uranium.
A message I've been telling myself: the cinema is very conservative, and unless you have a story that satisfies you, that is within the unchallenging zone, but you love it, you can't do it as cinema. Otherwise, you better go do it for television, which is more daring now.
Some people don't like competition because it makes them work harder, better.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BETTER»
Discover the use of
better in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
better and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine.
High school football, a hospital of horrors, a long journey, and an unlikely love await Brendan and Casper as they search for a better place...
3
A
Better Pencil: Readers, Writers, and the Digital Revolution
The book explores our use of computers as writing tools in light of the history of communication technology, a history of how we love, fear, and actually use our writing technologies--not just computers, but also typewriters, pencils, and ...
4
The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates
Better ...
Knowledge of this book should be a litmus test for educators and diversity trainers--if you haven't read it, you are just talking metaphor. Stop playing defense and start playing offense by buying this book.
5
It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and ...
Every story can change a life. Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens.
Dan Savage, Terry Miller, 2011
Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades.
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The Better Baby Book: How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, ...
This groundbreaking guide: Builds on the latest epigenetics research to help you produce a healthier, smarter, and happier baby with genes for lower risk of allergies, asthma, and developmental issues Shares a specific prescriptive program ...
Lana Asprey, David Asprey, 2012
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Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
Features more than 1,400 recipes, including dishes with an ethnic flare, vegetarian appeal, and twenty-minute preparation time, nutrition facts, expanded cooking tips, and quick reference symbols.
9
A
BETTER INDIA A
BETTER WORLD
Drawing on the remarkable Infosys story and the lessons learnt from the two decades of post-reform India; Narayana Murthy lays down the ground rules that must be followed if future generations are to inherit a truly progressive nation.
N. R. Narayana MURTHY, 2010
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Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for ...
Describes a purposeful classroom structure that relies on four phases.
Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BETTER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
better is used in the context of the following news items.
After coal, can better health save West Virginia?
WILLIAMSON, WV (Reuters) - With coal trains chugging past in the distance, Jack Perry watches as his wife, Margie, plants row upon row of ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
Russell Wilson Is a Better Person Than You Because He's Not …
If you've been wondering lately whether Russell Wilson is a better person than you, he is here to tell you that yes, he is. He is better than you, ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
Rihanna Found Her 'Bitch Better Have My Money' Co-Star on …
Rihanna's NSFW "Bitch Better Have My Money" music video features a few recognizable faces in its cast -- actors Mads Mikkelsen and Eric ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
Cities are catalysts for better economic growth and climate action …
Better economic growth can help close the greenhouse gas emissions gap, according to a new report released today by the New Climate ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»
Obama on ISIS Threat: "Ideologies Are Not Defeated With Guns …
Ideologies are not defeated with guns, they are defeated by better ideas and more attractive and more compelling vision. So the United States ... «RealClearPolitics, Jul 15»
Better 10Bester! 2016 Mazda 3 Drops Price, Adds Stuff
We get a lot of pricing-related press releases around here, but not many of them announce a price lowering, and even fewer of those involve a ... «Car and Driver, Jul 15»
Miguel Attacks Frank Ocean In New Feud: Says He's 'Makes Better …
Miguel, 29, just dropped a brand new album, Wildheart, on June 30 and what better way to celebrate than by picking a fight with his old rival, ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
Ellen Pao says 'we screwed up' and promises to make Reddit better
Reddit CEO Ellen Pao has written a note apologizing for the site's communication issues and longterm failure to deliver on promises made to its ... «The Verge, Jul 15»
Instagram photos are now bigger and better
Just over a week ago, I wrote plaintively about Instagram's archaic 640 x 640 resolution and the need to move with the times and give users the ... «The Verge, Jul 15»
Mozilla's plans for Firefox: More partnerships, better add-ons, and …
Mozilla's plans for Firefox: More partnerships, better add-ons, and faster ... unsurprisingly recommitted to making Firefox better, and noted the ... «VentureBeat, Jul 15»
