Synonyms for

Improving

Verb / ˌɪˈmpru:vɪŋ / Another word for improving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Making something better or more satisfactory.

Synonyms & similar words

ameliorate up worsen meliorate improve amend better bettering enhancing upgrading refining developing advancing progressing perfecting amending correcting rectifying fixing mending repairing rehabilitating restoring reviving renewing refreshing transforming

Synonyms by register

Formal

advancing progressing ameliorating enhancing

Informal

getting better picking up on the mend shaping up

Literary

burgeoning flourishing mending

Antonyms

worsening declining deteriorating regressing degrading subsiding

Common collocations

  • improving skills
  • improving performance
  • improving condition
  • improving situation
  • improving quality
  • improving health
  • improving rapidly

Word family

noun improvement
verb improve
adjective improved
adverb improvingly

Usage note

The word 'improving' is a present participle and can function as an adjective or part of a continuous verb tense. It generally carries a positive connotation of making something better or becoming better.

Example sentences

  1. I am improving my reading skills by practicing every day.
  2. My mom is improving her health by eating more fruits and vegetables.
  3. The teacher is improving the lesson plans for next year.
  4. The company is improving their customer service to make their clients happier.
  5. The coach is improving the team's strategy for the next game.

Quotes

  • Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become natural, skillful, swift, and steady. - Bruce Lee
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King

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