improving (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/

Definition

Making or becoming better; advancing toward a better state.

Examples

• Her performance in the second half of the season was steadily improving.

• The company's financial situation has been improving significantly over the last quarter.

• He's been improving his cooking skills by taking online classes.

How to Use improving

improving on (prepositional phrase)

Making something better than a previous version or standard. — "The new model is improving on the design of the previous one."

improving something (collocation)

To make a skill, situation, or object better. — "She is improving her English by practicing every day."

Synonyms of improving

Words with a similar meaning to improving:

• advancing
• developing
• bettering
• enhancing

Antonyms of improving

Words with the opposite meaning to improving:

• worsening
• declining

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