improve

CEFRA2

/ɪmˈpɹuːv/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make or become better.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To become better.

Examples

  • The aim was to improve the coordination of services.

  • Try to speak English as often as possible if you want to improve your English.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

  2. To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

  3. To disprove or make void; to refute.

More examples

In context

  • Try to improve your English.

  • I have improved since taking the tablets.

  • Painting the woodwork will improve this house.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The teacher gave extra homework to help the students blank their math skills significantly.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Anglo-Norman emprouwer, from Old French en- + prou (“profit”), from Vulgar Latin prode (“advantageous, profitable”).