English

Adjective

better-off

1. Alternative spelling of better off
2. comparative form of well-off: more well-off

• Only the better-off nations can afford to send probes into space.

Usage notes

• This spelling often preferred for attributive use (before a noun) and to avoid associating the off with a following word.
• This spelling often less preferred in predicative use (after is).

Antonyms

• worse-off

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