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better vs exceed

exceed vs better

better is a noun but exceed is not a noun.

better is an adjective but exceed is not an adjective.

better and exceed both are verbs.

better is an adverb but exceed is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
exceed No No Yes No
As verbs, exceed is a hypernym of better; that is, exceed is a word with a broader meaning than better:
  • better: surpass in excellence
  • exceed: be or do something to a greater degree
Other hypernyms of better include outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, surpass.
better (noun) exceed (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect
the superior one of two alternatives
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
better (adjective) exceed (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) exceed (verb)
get better be or do something to a greater degree
to make better be superior or better than some standard
surpass in excellence be greater in scope or size than some standard
better (adverb) exceed (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 exceed

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