better vs change

change vs better

better and change both are nouns.

better is an adjective but change is not an adjective.

better and change both are verbs.

better is an adverb but change is not an adverb.

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

As verbs, change is a hypernym of better; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than better:

better: to make better
change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of better include alter, modify.

better (noun)	change (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect	the action of changing something
the superior one of two alternatives	a different or fresh set of clothes
someone who bets	a thing that is different
a superior person having claim to precedence	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

better (adjective)	change (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)	change (verb)
get better	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
to make better	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
surpass in excellence	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another

better (adverb)	change (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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