betta

Pluralbettas

1. 1
   nouncountable

   Any fish of a group called Betta, especially the Siamese fighting fish.

   My little brother feeds his betta a few tiny pellets every morning.

   Keep male bettas in separate bowls, or they will fight.

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2. 2
   adjectivepronunciation spelling

   Pronunciation spelling of better, meaning more good. It shows how some people say the word.

   “This cake is betta than the one from the store,” Grandma said.

   “My new bike is way betta,” he shouted from the driveway.

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3. 3
   adverbslangpronunciation spelling

   Pronunciation spelling of better, as in “had better”. Used before a verb to say someone should do something.

   “You betta finish your homework before dinner,” Mom said.

   “We betta hurry or we'll miss the bus.”

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4. 4
   adverbpronunciation spelling

   Pronunciation spelling of better when it means “more well”. It shows how some people say the word.

   “She sings betta than all of us,” her brother said.

   “My old car ran betta than this one,” Dad said.

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