improver
improver · improvers
Something that, or someone who, improves somethingSomething that, or someone who, improves something.
UK/ɪmˈpɹuːvə/US/ɪmˈpɹuːvɚ/
Meaning
6 sensesSomething that, or someone who, improves something.
One who improves his or her performance, one who shows improvement (of individuals or groups).
A substance added to cause improvement (especially to a foodstuff).
(historical)A pad worn by women to make the dress hang properly.
One who performs improv; an improviser.
(obsolete)Specifically, a person who improves land or property, a landscaper.
More definitions
- a component that is added to something to improve it
- someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
Forms
plural: improversSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a component that is added to something to improve it:additionadd-on
- someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms:humanitarian
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedimprove
See also
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