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improve in
[ɪmˈpruːv ɪn]
verb phrase
melhorar em
1.
to become better or make something better in a specific area or skill
She needs to improve in mathematics before the final exam.
Ela precisa melhorar em matemática antes do exame final.
2.
to show progress or advancement in a particular subject or activity
His English has improved in the last six months.
Seu inglês melhorou nos últimos seis meses.
3.
to enhance one's performance or ability in a specific domain
The team improved in defense this season.
O time melhorou na defesa esta temporada.
Synonyms
get better in
progress in
advance in
enhance in
develop in
Antonyms
decline in
worsen in
deteriorate in
regress in
weaken in
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
melhorar em
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
melhorar em
standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar em
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
melhorar em
identical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
improve by leaps and bounds
room for improvement
improve upon something
continuous improvement
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