You are getting better. vs You are improving.

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably to convey the idea that someone is making progress or becoming more skilled at something. They are positive ways to encourage or compliment someone's development.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

You are getting better.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate improvement or progress.

This phrase is used to acknowledge someone's improvement in a particular skill or area. It is a positive and encouraging statement.

Examples:

With practice, you are getting better at playing the piano.
Keep it up, you are getting better with each attempt.
I can see you are getting better at public speaking.
Despite the challenges, you are getting better every day.
You are getting better at understanding complex concepts.

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It's good when you are getting better.
He said the two of you are getting along better.
So, Rita assures me that you are committed to getting better.
Well, you know, things are getting better.
I think my eyes are getting better.
All that matters is you getting better.
It seems that things are getting better.
Better, I think things are getting better.
Look, I can see that you're getting better.
Here, the assumption is they're getting better.
I'd rather keep getting better.
No, but it's getting better.
My mom, she's not getting better.
(sighs) You need to concentrate on getting better.
Bruce put his directing career on hold while he was getting better.
Maybe I heard it because I'm getting better.
Setsuko, stop worrying about that dolt and worry about getting better.
Plus, your mama's getting better.
We only want our patients to focus on getting better.
-Your humming's getting better.

Alternatives:

You are making progress.
You are showing improvement.
You are getting more skilled.
You are advancing.
You are getting more proficient.

You are improving.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate progress or development in a skill or area.

This phrase is used to acknowledge someone's improvement or advancement. It is a positive and supportive way to recognize growth.

Examples:

Your hard work is paying off, you are improving every day.
I can see you are improving your writing skills.
With dedication, you are improving your performance.
Keep going, you are improving steadily.
You are improving your ability to solve problems.

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Say, his social skills are improving.
Looks like Lucy's grades are improving.
Your performance skills really are improving.
Mr. Kraler says that things are improving.
None of my patients are improving.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the statistics are improving.
According to the Court of Auditors, things are improving.
Regional votes held since the parliamentary elections of 2002 have not met international standards, but are improving.
People are more likely to support peace if they feel that their living conditions are improving.
"Publicly, we complain that things are going dark,"but in fact, our accesses are improving.
Folks, we have started to wean little terrance Off the ecmo unit, And it does look like his lungs are improving.
What is more, economic conditions and perspectives for growth are improving.
The test scores go up, they can say the schools are improving.
My voice recognition circuits are not completely restored although, as you can see, they are improving.
It is not enough to say that human rights work is taking place and that things are improving.
Let us tackle them together, but tackle them in a spirit of optimism, because things really are improving.
Which you're saying is improving.
My coffee game is definitely improving.
I gather her ladyship is not improving.
I hear his eye is improving.

Alternatives:

You are making strides.
You are progressing.
You are getting better.
You are advancing.
You are getting more proficient.

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You are getting better. vs You are improving.