better off

Word Type: Adjective, Noun and Idiom

Definition

  • to have more money than you had in the past or more money than most other people:
  • to be in a better situation, if or after something happens:
  • To be in a better or more favorable situation, typically after a change or decision.(idiom)

Example

  • “Obviously we’re better off now that we’re both working.”
  • “He’d be better off working for a bigger company.”
  • “You would be better off taking the bus instead of driving during rush hour.”
  • “She would be better off working from home rather than commuting every day.”
  • “After the breakup, he felt better off focusing on himself for a while.”