The difference between Better and Reform
When used as nouns, better means an entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another, whereas reform means the change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it.
When used as verbs, better means to improve, whereas reform means to put into a new and improved form or condition.
check bellow for the other definitions of Better and Reform
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Better as an adjective:
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Better as an adjective:
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Better as an adjective:
Greater in amount or quantity
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Better as an adverb:
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Better as an adverb:
More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.
Examples:
"ten miles and better"
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Better as a noun:
An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
Examples:
"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."
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Better as a verb (transitive):
To improve.
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Better as a verb (intransitive):
To become better; to improve.
Examples:
"rfquotek Carlyle"
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Better as a verb (transitive):
To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
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Better as a verb (transitive):
To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
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Better as a verb (colloquial):
Had better.
Examples:
"You better do that if you know what's good for you."
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Better as a noun:
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Reform as a noun:
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
Examples:
"The elections need to undergo a serious reform."
"A major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory."
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Reform as a verb (transitive):
To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better
Examples:
"to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal"
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Reform as a verb (intransitive):
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits
Examples:
"It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform."
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Reform as a verb (transitive, intransitive):
To form again or in a new configuration.
Examples:
"This product contains reformed meat."
"The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack."
"The pop group reformed for one final tour."