# abetter

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abetter
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

someone who is better than you at a specific skill or activity. You use this when you want to show respect for a person's superior ability.

For teachers: a person who is superior in skill, ability, or performance to another. Often used in the context of sports or professional competition to acknowledge a higher level of expertise.

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