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What does "you better" mean?

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Rebecca

In this context, "better" is an auxiliary verb and a part of the phrase "you had better" or "you better". This expression is used to show that someone should or must do something. Ex: You better pay your rent or else you'll get evicted from the apartment. Ex: You better apologize to her.

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