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better vs comparative degree

comparative degree vs better

better and comparative degree both are nouns.

better is an adjective but comparative degree is not an adjective.

better is a verb but comparative degree is not a verb.

better is an adverb but comparative degree is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
comparative degree Yes No No No
better (noun) comparative degree (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
the superior one of two alternatives
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
better (adjective) comparative degree (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) comparative degree (verb)
get better
to make better
surpass in excellence
better (adverb) comparative degree (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
Difference between better and comparative degree

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