better off

A form of well off — Of a person: in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security, at any level from intermediate (comfortably off) to high (wealthy).

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Meanings

adjective

alternative better-off

  1. comparativecomparative form of well off: more well off

    I think that cheese would be better off in the fridge.

    1 more example

    The only thing you've got / You know you're better off without it

    2010, “Lover of Mine”, in Victoria Legrand (lyrics), Teen Dream, performed by Beach House

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivein a more fortunate or prosperous condition

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fortunate
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fortunate

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

better off. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/better%20off

MLA

“better off.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/better%20off. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “better off,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/better%20off.

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