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Could you please tell me what the differences between the usage of "improve" and "improve on" are? Thanks.
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Could you please tell me what the differences between the usage of "improve" and "improve on" are? Thanks.
Improve on:One can improve on his/her performance.If you did 10secs in 100meters,'you could improve on it .
Improve:To improve the sanitary conditions ; to improve the woking conditions.

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