Better-off

Adjective

adjective

1. Alternative spelling of better off

2. better-off

   (comparative of well-off)

• Only the better-off nations can afford to send probes into space.

Usage notes

This spelling often preferred for attributive use (before a noun) and to avoid associating the off with a following word.

This spelling often less preferred in predicative use (after is).

Antonyms

• worse-off