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

The appetizers, especially the charred grapes with mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar cream, were better than the main course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Delta CEO Ed Bastian told the Wall Street Journal that he is confident that Leo will be at least as good as, or better than, Starlink.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He has been hosting the breakfast show on Radio 1 for more than seven years and understands the unique demands of the slot better than most.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Just consider the evidence: In his 10 years with LAFC, Thorrington has hired three coaches and each one has been better than the last.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

These last few weeks, I’ve got to know her better than I ever did in the thirteen years before them.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler