/meˈxoɾ/

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Translation

better, best

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Word origin

From Latin melior, meliorem ('better'), the comparative of bonus ('good').

Origin
Latin
Root
melior
English cognates
ameliorate, meliorate

Grammar

Examples

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This solution is much better than the previous one.

, .

You had better arrive early, there will be a lot of people.

.

The best thing would be to talk to him directly.

Sevilla .

My best friend has been living in Seville since last year.

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Today I feel much better than yesterday.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 11: mejor, llamar, volver and 6 more words.