1. people who are superior in social position, ability, or moral character
Usage: plural form

1. improves or makes something better
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘better’
2. surpasses or exceeds in quality or achievement
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘better’

Examples

• She always listened to her betters with respect.
• The new policy betters working conditions for all employees.
• His latest performance betters his previous record.
• They were taught to show deference to their social betters.
• Regular exercise betters your overall health.
• The upgraded software betters the user experience significantly.
• He consistently betters his competition in sales.