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 vast majority of them will not cross that at all. They will end up with something that is just incrementally better. And if you’re incrementally better than alternatives, you don’t matter.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The updated 2028 numbers were also far better than management’s prior 2028 guidance, which projected sales of $45 billion and 14% Ebitda profit margins.

From Barron's

Still, Cyprys thinks Blackstone’s fees will grow better than expected, as real estate and private equity recover, and funds flow in from institutions, private wealth, and insurance annuities.

From Barron's

That’s lower than an HSA, but “it’s better than nothing,” says Judson Meinhart, a certified financial planner in Winston-Salem, N.C.

From MarketWatch

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

From Literature