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Detailed Translations for better from English to Swedish

better:

to better verb (betters, bettered, bettering)

  1. to better (improve; correct; renew; get better; make better)
    förbättra; förnya; bli bättre
    • förbättra verb (förbättrar, förbättrade, förbättrat)
    • förnya verb (förnyar, förnyade, förnyat)
    • bli bättre verb (blir bättre, blev bättre, blivit bättre)
  2. to better (complete; improve; finish; perfect; make better)
    komplettera; bättra på; göra fullständig
    • komplettera verb (kompletterar, kompletterade, kompletterat)
    • bättra på verb (bättrar på, bättrade på, bättrat på)
    • göra fullständig verb (gör fullständig, gjorde fullständig, gjort fullständig)

Conjugations for better:

present
  1. better
  2. better
  3. betters
  4. better
  5. better
  6. better
simple past
  1. bettered
  2. bettered
  3. bettered
  4. bettered
  5. bettered
  6. bettered
present perfect
  1. have bettered
  2. have bettered
  3. has bettered
  4. have bettered
  5. have bettered
  6. have bettered
past continuous
  1. was bettering
  2. were bettering
  3. was bettering
  4. were bettering
  5. were bettering
  6. were bettering
future
  1. shall better
  2. will better
  3. will better
  4. shall better
  5. will better
  6. will better
continuous present
  1. am bettering
  2. are bettering
  3. is bettering
  4. are bettering
  5. are bettering
  6. are bettering
subjunctive
  1. be bettered
  2. be bettered
  3. be bettered
  4. be bettered
  5. be bettered
  6. be bettered
diverse
  1. better!
  2. let's better!
  3. bettered
  4. bettering
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

better

  1. better (superior)

Translation Matrix for better:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- bettor; punter; wagerer
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
bli bättre better; correct; get better; improve; make better; renew get better; improve
bättra på better; complete; finish; improve; make better; perfect
förbättra better; correct; get better; improve; make better; renew bring to perfection; correct; get better; improve; make progress; perfect; progress; put straight; rectify; refine; set right
förnya better; correct; get better; improve; make better; renew change; do over again; exchange; fix up; interchange; put new life into; redevelop; refresh; regenerate; relive; renew; renovate; resume; revitalise; revitalize; swap; trade; transform
göra fullständig better; complete; finish; improve; make better; perfect add; count up; fill up; replenish; to make complete; total
komplettera better; complete; finish; improve; make better; perfect add; count up; fill up; replenish; to make complete; total
- ameliorate; amend; break; improve; meliorate
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
förbättrad better; enhanced; improved enhanced
- best
AdverbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- best
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
förmer better; superior
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
bli bättre curing; healing
bättre better; classy; superior
komplettera completed
överlägset better; classy; superior aloof; arrogant; chilli; chilly; cold; cool; depreciatory; derogatory; disparaging; distant; haughty; high-and-mighty; high-handed; in an unresponsive way; presumptuous; proud; slighting; supercilious; superior

Related Words for "better":

  • betters, bettering, betterment

Synonyms for "better":


Antonyms for "better":


Related Definitions for "better":

  1. (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable1
    • it would be better to speak to him1
  2. (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another1
    • You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din1
    • a better coat1
    • a better type of car1
    • a suit with a better fit1
    • a better chance of success1
    • produced a better mousetrap1
    • she's better in math than in history1
  3. (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness1
    • her health is better now1
    • I feel better1
  4. more than half1
    • argued for the better part of an hour1
  5. comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.1
    • She had never sung better1
    • a deed better left undone1
    • better suited to the job1
  6. from a position of superiority or authority1
  7. something superior in quality or condition or effect1
    • a change for the better1
  8. the superior one of two alternatives1
    • chose the better of the two1
  9. a superior person having claim to precedence1
    • the common man has been kept in his place by his betters1
  10. someone who bets1
  11. get better1
  12. to make better1
  13. surpass in excellence1
    • She bettered her own record1

Wiktionary Translations for better:

better
verb
  1. to improve
comparative
  1. comparative of the adjectives good or well
  2. comparative form of the adverb well

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
better förbättra; bättra améliorerrendre meilleur.
better bäst meilleur — comparatif de|bon|fr. Qui est d’un degré supérieur à bon, qui valoir plus que la personne ou la chose à laquelle on le comparer.
better hellre mieux — Ce qui est meilleur.

good:

good [the ~] noun

  1. the good (item; article; object; )
    punkt; artikel
  2. the good
    – A tangible item for sale or use, often produced for later consumption. 2
    vara

Translation Matrix for good:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
artikel article; gadget; good; item; matter; object; thing article; fragment; item; little bit; particle; piece; post; section
behändighet practicality
punkt article; gadget; good; item; matter; object; thing point
sakkunnig authority; expert; specialist
vara good business; commerce; commodity; merchandise; trade
- commodity; goodness; trade good
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
effektiv able; capable; competent; efficient; good actual; effective; efficacious; efficient; examined; indeed; potent; tested
- adept; beneficial; dear; dependable; effective; estimable; expert; full; honest; honorable; honourable; in effect; in force; just; near; practiced; practised; proficient; respectable; right; ripe; safe; salutary; secure; serious; skilful; skillful; sound; undecomposed; unspoiled; unspoilt; upright; well
AdverbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- soundly; thoroughly; well
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
angenämt agreeably
bra O.K.; allright; alright; done; it's a deal; you're on
bästa benefit; good; welfare
lyckligt happily
slängd clever; good
ärligt to be quite honest with you
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
angenäm easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant agreeable; comfortable; cosy; cozy; enjoyable; palatable; pleasant; pleasing
angenämt easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant agreeable; comfortable; enjoyable; nice; palatable; pleasant
behagligt easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant agreeable; bland; charming; comfortable; cosy; cozy; elegant; enjoyable; graceful; honeyed; nice; pleasant; pleasing; suave; well fitted; well suited
behändighet able; capable; competent; considerate; efficient; fit; good; proficient; qualified; skilled
bra able; capable; competent; considerate; efficient; fit; good; proficient; qualified; skilled applicable; apposite; appropriate; apt; excellent; first-rate; fitting; high-quality; perfect; relevant; right; suitable; superb; tiptop
duktigt able; capable; competent; efficient; good able; acute; adroit; biting; capable; clever; dexterous; expert; handy; keen; neat; nimble; perfect; physically capable; proficient; sharp-minded; sharpwitted; skilful; skillful; thorough
effektivt able; capable; competent; efficient; good actual; effective; efficacious; efficient; examined; indeed; potent; tested
glatt easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant as pleased as punch; bright; brisk; buoyant; bustling; cheerful; chuckly; colorful; colourful; contented; delighted; felicitous; florid; full of joy; gay; giggly; glad; gratifying; greasy; happy; high-spirited; in good spirits; in high spirits; jolly; joyful; light-hearted; lively; memorable; merry; pleasant; pleased; satisfied; slippery; slithery; sprightly; upbeat
i ordning agree; correct; fine; good; right in order
kapabelt able; capable; competent; considerate; efficient; fit; good; proficient; qualified; skilled able; capable
korrekt agree; correct; fine; good; right accurate; blameless; correct; faultless; impeccable; perfect; precise; right
kunnig able; capable; competent; efficient; good able; adroit; capable; dexterous; expert; handy; neat; nimble; perfect; proficient; skilful; skilled; skillful; thorough; trained
kunnigt able; capable; competent; efficient; good able; adroit; capable; dexterous; expert; handy; neat; nimble; perfect; proficient; skilful; skilled; skillful; thorough; trained
lycklig easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant blissful; cheerful; felicitous; fortunate; gratifying; happy; in good spirits; joyful; lucky; memorable; pleasant
lyckligt easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant blissful; cheerful; felicitous; fortunate; gratifying; happy; in good spirits; joyful; lucky; memorable; pleasant
sakkunnig able; capable; competent; efficient; good
trevlig easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant agreeable; comfortable; cosily; cosy; cozily; cozy; decent; delightful; dignified; enjoyable; fanciful; glorious; gratifying; great; happy; joyful; marvellous; marvelous; memorable; nice; pleasant; salutary; snug; snugly; splendid; sympathetic; wonderful; worthy
trevligt easy going; good; lovely; nice; pleasant agreeable; attractive; charming; comfortable; cosy; cozy; decent; delightful; dignified; enchanting; enjoyable; entrancing; fanciful; glorious; gratifying; great; happy; joyful; lovely; marvellous; marvelous; memorable; nice; palatable; pleasant; pleasing; pretty; splendid; wonderful; worthy
ärlig good; honest; well-behaved direct; earnest; fair; frontal; genuine; grave; heartfelt; honest; right; serious; severe; sincere; sporting; straight; upright
ärligt good; honest; well-behaved candid; clean; decent; direct; earnest; fair; frank; frontal; genuine; grave; heartfelt; honest; open; plain; reputable; respectable; right; serious; severe; sincere; sporting; straight; straight ahead; straight on; straightforward; true; unabashed; uninhibited; upright; virtuous; worthy

Related Words for "good":


Synonyms for "good":


Antonyms for "good":


Related Definitions for "good":

  1. promoting or enhancing well-being1
    • the experience was good for her1
  2. having the normally expected amount1
    • gives good measure1
    • a good mile from here1
  3. with or in a close or intimate relationship1
    • a good friend1
  4. thorough1
    • had a good workout1
    • gave the house a good cleaning1
  5. generally admired1
    • good taste1
  6. exerting force or influence1
    • a warranty good for two years1
  7. resulting favorably1
    • it's a good thing that I wasn't there1
    • it is good that you stayed1
  8. not left to spoil1
    • the meat is still good1
  9. not forged1
    • a good dollar bill1
  10. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified1
    • good news from the hospital1
    • a good report card1
    • when she was good she was very very good1
    • a good knife is one good for cutting1
    • this stump will make a good picnic table1
    • a good check1
    • a good joke1
    • a good exterior paint1
    • a good secretary1
    • a good dress for the office1
  11. morally admirable1
  12. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health1
    • a good night's sleep1
  13. in excellent physical condition1
    • good teeth1
    • I still have one good leg1
  14. appealing to the mind1
    • good music1
  15. agreeable or pleasing1
    • we all had a good time1
    • good manners1
  16. most suitable or right for a particular purpose1
    • a good time to plant tomatoes1
  17. capable of pleasing1
    • good looks1
  18. deserving of esteem and respect1
    • ruined the family's good name1
  19. of moral excellence1
    • a genuinely good person1
  20. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude1
    • a good mechanic1
  21. financially sound1
    • a good investment1
  22. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')1
    • the baby can walk pretty good1
  23. completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')1
    • we beat him good1
  24. articles of commerce1
  25. moral excellence or admirableness1
    • there is much good to be found in people1
  26. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful1
    • weigh the good against the bad1
    • among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization1
  27. benefit1
    • for your own good1
    • what's the good of worrying?1
  28. A tangible item for sale or use, often produced for later consumption.2

Wiktionary Translations for good:

good
noun
  1. good result
  2. the forces of good
adjective
  1. beneficial; worthwhile
  2. favourable
  3. effective
  4. of people, competent or talented
  5. pleasant; enjoyable
  6. of food, having a particularly pleasant taste
  7. healthful
  8. of food, edible; not stale or rotten
  9. useful for a particular purpose (it’s a good watch)
  10. acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
good vara; gods Gutökonomisch: etwas von Wert, auch als Mittel der Bedürfnisbefriedigung
good snäll; god brav — lieb, gut, gehorsam (z.B. Ehemann, Kind, Hund)
good hederlig brav — ehrlich, rechtschaffen, verlässlich, aufrichtig
good fin feinphysisch: dünn, zart, feinkörnig
good snäll; vänlig aimable — Qui mériter d’aimer.
good bra; god bon — À trier
good stark fort — Qui a de la force.
good klok; vettig sage — Qui est prudent, circonspect, judicieux; qui a un sentiment juste des choses. (Sens général).
good behjärtad; tapper vaillant — Qui a de la vaillance, qui est courageux.

better form of well:

well [the ~] noun

  1. the well
    brunn

Translation Matrix for well:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
brunn well
ja consent; yes
- fountainhead; wellspring
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- swell
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- good
AdverbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- advantageously; comfortably; considerably; easily; good; intimately; substantially
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
jaja well
kvälla gush; well
ljusgård light-court; well
verkligen indeed; yes
välla gush; spring; well
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
bemedlat flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; rich; thriving; wealthy; well; well-of prosperous; well-off; well-to-do
blomstrande flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; thriving; well blooming; flourishing; healthy; prospering
friskt fit; healthy; in good health; thriving; well brittle; chilli; chilly; cool; crisp; little fresh
i form fit; healthy; in good health; thriving; well
i god form fighting fit; healthy; in good health; rosy cheeked; rosy cheeked & bushy tailed; well
ja indeed; well sure; yes
jo well
kry fit; healthy; in good health; thriving; well
piggt fit; healthy; in good health; thriving; well piquant
rik flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; rich; thriving; wealthy; well; well-of moneyed; monied; wealthy; well-of; well-to-do
rikt flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; rich; thriving; wealthy; well; well-of moneyed; monied; wealthy; well-of; well-to-do
rosigt fighting fit; healthy; in good health; rosy cheeked; rosy cheeked & bushy tailed; well rose-coloured; roseate; rosy
tjaa indeed; well
verkligen indeed; well actual; actually; certainly; certainly yes; definitely; in fact; in truth; indeed; it's true; positively; real; really; to be sure; truly; verily; yes indeed
vid god hälsa fighting fit; healthy; in good health; rosy cheeked; rosy cheeked & bushy tailed; well
välmående flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; thriving; well
välsituerad flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; rich; thriving; wealthy; well; well-of
välsituerat flourishing; healthy; in good health; prosperous; rich; thriving; wealthy; well; well-of

Related Words for "well":


Synonyms for "well":


Antonyms for "well":


Related Definitions for "well":

  1. wise or advantageous and hence advisable1
    • it would be well to start early1
  2. resulting favorably1
    • it is well that no one saw you1
    • all's well that ends well1
  3. in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury1
    • appears to be entirely well1
    • the wound is nearly well1
    • a well man1
    • I think I'm well; at least I feel well1
  4. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')1
    • the children behaved well1
    • a task well done1
    • the party went well1
    • he slept well1
    • a well-argued thesis1
    • a well-seasoned dish1
    • a well-planned party1
  5. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor1
    • took the joke well1
    • took the tragic news well1
  6. indicating high probability; in all likelihood1
    • I might well do it1
    • you may well need your umbrella1
    • he could equally well be trying to deceive us1
  7. thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form1
    • The problem is well understood1
    • she was well informed1
    • shake well before using1
    • in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked1
    • well-done beef1
    • well-satisfied customers1
    • well-educated1
  8. favorably; with approval1
    • their neighbors spoke well of them1
    • he thought well of the book1
  9. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree1
    • the project was well underway1
    • the fetus has well developed organs1
    • his father was well pleased with his grades1
  10. in financial comfort1
    • They live well1
  11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage1
    • she married well1
  12. to a great extent or degree1
    • I'm afraid the film was well over budget1
  13. with skill or in a pleasing manner1
    • she dances well1
    • he writes well1
  14. with prudence or propriety1
    • You would do well to say nothing more1
    • could not well refuse1
  15. with great or especially intimate knowledge1
    • we knew them well1
  16. (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully1
    • a book well worth reading1
    • was well aware of the difficulties ahead1
    • suspected only too well what might be going on1
  17. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine1
  18. an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps1
  19. an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)1
  20. a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid1
  21. an abundant source1
    • she was a well of information1
  22. come up, as of a liquid1
    • Tears well in her eyes1
    • the currents well up1

Wiktionary Translations for well:

well
adverb
  1. accurately; competently
  2. completely; fully
  3. to a significant degree
adjective
  1. in good health
interjection
  1. used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations
  2. to acknowledge a statement or situation
  3. exclamation of surprise
  4. used in conversation to fill space
noun
  1. hole sunk into the ground
  2. spring
verb
  1. to issue forth

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
well brunn Brunnen — Tiefbauwerk zur Gewinnung von Grundwasser oder Uferfiltrat, manchmal, vor allem früher, auch Bauwerke zur Gewinnung von Quellwasser
well brunn Brunnen — Entnahmestelle, oft mit Auffangbecken, zur Bereitstellung in der Nähe oder in der Ferne gewonnenen Wassers
well brunn Brunnen — vor allem aus [2] entwickelten sich die Zierbrunnen, sie dienen auch der Regulierung des Mikroklimas oder Raumklimas
well schakt SchachtBauwerk: hohler, meist senkrechter Raum
well frisk gesund — frei von Krankheiten, sich wohlbefindend
well nåja na jaAusdruck des Zweifels
well väl wohlveraltend: gut
well bra; väl; gott bien — Marque un certain degré de perfection et d’utilité.
well brunn; fontän; springvatten fontaine — Translations
well sund sain — Qui est de bonne constitution, qui n’a pas de tares en son organisme. Qui n’est pas altéré, qui est en bon état.

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