improve

verbessern

Etwas besser machen, als es vorher war.

In einfachem Englisch: To make something better than it was before.

• We want to improve the service.
• The new windows improved our home.
• How can I improve my writing?

So benutzt man es: improve something by doing something (You can improve your reading by practising every day.)

Synonyme: make better, enhance

Gegenteile: worsen

Häufige Wendungen: improve something, improve your skills, improve the quality

sich verbessern

Besser werden als zuvor.

In einfachem Englisch: To become better than before.

• Your English is starting to improve.
• The weather improved during the afternoon.
• Has her health improved since last week?

Synonyme: get better

Gegenteile: worsen, deteriorate

Häufige Wendungen: improve over time, improve steadily, improve with practice, improve gradually