1. used as a comparative. Better is the comparative form of both good and well. Don't say that something is ' more good ' or is done ' more well '. You say that it is better or is done better.The results were better than expected.f you say that someone had better do something, you mean that they ought to do it. Had better is always followed by an infinitive without to. People usually shorten had to 'd. They say ' I'd better ', ' We'd better ', and ' You'd better '.
Learner's definition of HUMANISM. [noncount]. : a system of values and beliefs that is based on the idea that people are basically good and that problems can be solved using reason instead of religion â see also secular humanism. /ËhjuËmÉnÉªst/ noun, plural humanists [count].noncount]. : a system of values and beliefs that is based on the idea that people are basically good and that problems can be solved using reason instead of religion â see also secular humanism.
humanism. 1. any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, and dignity are taken to be of primary importance, as in moral judgments. 2. a devotion to or study of the humanities.3. a theory of the life of man as a responsible being behaving independently of a revelation or deity.Also called naturalistic, scientific, or philosophical humanism. â humanist, n. â humanistic, adj.. a devotion to or study of the humanities. 3. a theory of the life of man as a responsible being behaving independently of a revelation or deity. Also called naturalistic, scientific, or philosophical humanism. â humanist, n.