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What is the prefix for better than?

There isn't a single prefix that means "better than".

However, depending on the context, you can use several prefixes and suffixes to convey a similar meaning:

Prefixes:

* Super-: This prefix means "above, beyond, or exceeding" and implies a higher quality or level. Example: "superb" means "better than good."

* Hyper-: This prefix means "excessive, beyond the normal" and implies a greater intensity or degree. Example: "hyperactive" means "more active than normal."

* Ultra-: This prefix means "beyond, extreme" and suggests exceeding the usual or typical. Example: "ultra-modern" means "more modern than usual."

Suffixes:

* -er: This suffix often indicates a comparative, meaning "more than". Example: "faster" means "more fast than".

* -est: This suffix indicates the superlative, meaning "the most". Example: "fastest" means "the most fast".

Other options:

* More: This word directly indicates a higher degree or quantity. Example: "more beautiful" means "better looking than".

* Better: This word itself means "of greater quality or value" and implies improvement.

The best choice will depend on the specific context and the meaning you want to convey.

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