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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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improve belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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This new feature will enhance the app's usability.
She tried to better her performance this year.
to replace or improve to a higher standard; often used for equipment, systems or status
We decided to upgrade the office computers.
to increase or improve quickly, often used for performance, morale or numbers
A good night's sleep will boost your productivity.
to make improvements by small, precise changes; emphasizes detail and subtlety
The chef refined the recipe until it was perfect.
to make something more refined or finished, often referring to style or skills
She polished her speech before the conference.
to make stronger or more secure; emphasizes increased strength or effectiveness
The new policies should strengthen data protection.
to make something as good as possible; implies bringing to a final, flawless state
He worked for years to perfect his technique.
We fine-tuned the engine for better fuel efficiency.
to sharpen or refine a skill or technique through practice
She honed her public speaking skills over several months.
Just tweak the settings until the image looks right.
What’s the difference
How is improve different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между best, better, finest и top
Best — лучший итоговый выбор, better — лучше другого, finest — высшее качество, top — ведущий или из числа лучших.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
improve meaning: what does it mean?
become better
improve pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
improve is pronounced as /ɪmˈpruːv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
improve definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She takes a weekly class to improve her pottery skills. Translation: Она ходит на курс, чтобы улучшать свои навыки в керамике.
Is improve part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?
Yes, improve can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is improve part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, improve can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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