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bettering
[ˈbɛtərɪŋ]
verb (gerund/present participle)
melhorando
1.
The act of improving something or making it better
She is bettering her skills through practice.
Ela está melhorando suas habilidades através da prática.
2.
Surpassing or exceeding in performance or achievement
He is bettering his previous record.
Ele está superando seu recorde anterior.
3.
Improving one's social or financial position
They are bettering themselves through education.
Eles estão melhorando suas condições através da educação.
Synonyms
improving
enhancing
advancing
progressing
upgrading
Antonyms
worsening
declining
deteriorating
degrading
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
melhorando
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
melhorando
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
bettering oneself - melhorar a si mesmo
bettering one's lot - melhorar a própria situação
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