better than

Idioms  

1. Superior to, as in He's no better than Tom at writing a memo . [9th century]

2. More than, larger in amount or greater in rate, as in My new car can do better than 100 miles an hour , or The new plan will cut better than 15 percent of costs . Some authorities consider this usage colloquial and advise that it be avoided in formal writing. [Late 1500s] Also see better half , def. 1.

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Example Sentences

“Better than okay. But I’d like to come meet her parents in person, instead of over the phone.”

From Literature

“I’m thrilled you’re settling in so well. And so fast. It’s better than I could have ever imagined.”

From Literature

“He eats more than any other cat I’ve ever met. And he’s fast. He loves to play. We had to feed him formula with a dropper when he was little, but that’s it. He’s a totally normal cat. He’s better than normal.”

From Literature

It’s a big goal, but I want to leave Driftaway Beach better than it was when we arrived.

From Literature

Everything is soft and comfortable, maybe even better than my bed at the motel.

From Literature