0 to have more money than you had in the past or more money than most other people: --
He'd be better off working for a bigger company.
When his parents died, he found himself $100,000 better off (= he had $100,000 more than before).
Obviously we're better off now that we're both working.
1 people who have more money than most others: --
The new tax will not have a serious impact on the better off.
2 in a more satisfactory situation than you were before: --
People in this country are far better off than they were ten years ago.
I know you’re unhappy that the relationship ended, but you’re better off without him.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
better off