best vs better

best and better both are nouns.

best and better both are adjectives.

best and better both are verbs.

best and better both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
best	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
better	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, best and better are synonyms defined as:

best and better: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

As adverbs, best and better are synonyms defined as:

best and better: from a position of superiority or authority

best (noun)	better (noun)
the supreme effort one can make	something superior in quality or condition or effect
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others	the superior one of two alternatives
	someone who bets
	a superior person having claim to precedence

best (adjective)	better (adjective)
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities	(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable	(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
	(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
	more than half

best (verb)	better (verb)
get the better of	get better
	to make better
	surpass in excellence

best (adverb)	better (adverb)
it would be sensible	comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
in a most excellent way or manner	from a position of superiority or authority
from a position of superiority or authority

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