better vs betterment

betterment vs better

better and betterment both are nouns.

better is an adjective but betterment is not an adjective.

better is a verb but betterment is not a verb.

better is an adverb but betterment is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
better	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
betterment	Yes	No	No	No

better (noun)	betterment (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect	the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
the superior one of two alternatives	a change for the better; progress in development
someone who bets	an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility
a superior person having claim to precedence

better (adjective)	betterment (adjective)
(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 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

better (verb)	betterment (verb)
get better
to make better
surpass in excellence

better (adverb)	betterment (adverb)
comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
from a position of superiority or authority

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