do better

This page is about the collocation do better

collocation pattern: verb + adverb

Meaning

to improve in performance or condition

For example

  • We didn't play well today, but I'm sure we'll do better next time.

  • Your pot plants will do a lot better if you don't water them so much.

Quick Quiz

Grandma was sick, but she's doing much better now. She's

a. not as sick as she was

b. completely recovered

c. getting better treatment
a) not as sick as she was b) completely recovered c) getting better treatment

Contributor: Matt Errey