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im-PROOV/ɪmˈpruːv/

To improve is to become better, or to make something better. Improve your English. The situation improved. Improvement is the noun. Get better is more informal. Improve on a result means do even better next time.

Meaning

To become better, or to make something better.

Examples

• “Daily practice will improve your vocabulary.”
• “Your spelling has improved.”
• “Sleep will improve your memory.”

Good to know

improve + noun. Noun: improvement. Informal: get better.

Near in meaning

get better

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