What does the phrasal verb “improve on” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “improve on“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
If you improve on something, you do something in a better way or with better results than previous attempts.
Another form of this phrasal verb is:
To improve upon
Example(s)
He got good results in his performance last time. Now he is intending to improve on that.
We hope to improve on last year’s achievement.
Do you honestly think you can improve upon this melody?
They are trying to improve on the house by painting and furnishing it with modern furniture.
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