had better
Should; ought to; need to; must.
You had better finish that homework on time, if you want to get a good grade.
better
UK /ˈbɛt.ə/ US [ˈbeɾ.ə]
verb 5noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.
Their betters would hardly be found.
verb
1
Had better.
It's getting late. You better get on home.
Nobody better hurt any of my kids.
verb
1
To improve.
This government will better our society.
Love betters what is best.
2
To become better; to improve.
3
To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
The works of nature do always aim at that which can not be bettered.
4
To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
Weapons more violent, when next we meet, / May serve to better us and worse our foes.
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