Difference between ‘Still better’, ‘Better still’ & ‘Better yet’

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What does ‘better yet’ mean?

 both ideas aren’t good

 to offer a better solution to replace a bad idea

 both ideas are good

‘Still better’ means :

 something was better befoe and continues to be better now

 it was never good before but now it’s good

 it is getting from bad to worse

‘Better still’ means :

 better yet

 same as still better

 someone makes a good suggestion but you have an even better one

“Still better’ also means :

 something is better even though it has some bad points

 nothing is better than before

 something is good only if it doesn’t have bad points

Why don’t you take a snack with you? __________, here’s some money; stop and get something to eat on your way.

 still better

 better

 better yet

Raechal is not as slim as she used to be, but she’s _____________ than Maria.

 still better

 better yet

 not good

Let’s go to the amusement park. __________ let’s go to the beach, it would be more relaxing.

 better still

 still better

 still good

The trains are too crowded during peak hours. __________ I’ll take the bus.

 still better

 better yet

 not so good

Which of the two expressions are similar?

 still better and better still

 still better and better yet

 better still and better yet

The food at the new cafe wasn’t that great,but ___________ than what I had cooked last evening.

 still better

 better still

 better always

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Question 1 of 10

In this lesson, Ceema explains the difference between ‘still better’, ‘better still’ and ‘better yet’. These three expressions may sound similar but can’t be used interchangeably.

 1. Still better :

is used when something was better before and continues to be better even now. The word ‘still’ is used to express continuity of something or someone being better over a period of time.

Example : John is not as good as he used to be in playing chess, but still better than William.

It is also used to say that something is better even though it has certain bad points.

Example : The pasta is dry, but it’s still better than the one we had at the party last night.

2. Better still :

is used when someone makes a good suggestion, but you have an even better one

Example : You can send them your resume or better still, try contacting the manager directly.

3. Better yet :

is used to offer a better suggestion to replace a bad idea

Example : If I am late I will call you and inform, better yet why don’t you take responsibility and leave earlier next time.