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better vs higher-up

higher-up vs better

better and higher-up both are nouns.

better is an adjective but higher-up is not an adjective.

better is a verb but higher-up is not a verb.

better is an adverb but higher-up is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
higher-up Yes No No No
As nouns, higher-up is a hypernym of better; that is, higher-up is a word with a broader meaning than better:
  • better: a superior person having claim to precedence
  • higher-up: one of greater rank or station or quality
Other hypernyms of better include superior, superordinate.
better (noun) higher-up (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect one of greater rank or station or quality
the superior one of two alternatives
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
better (adjective) higher-up (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) higher-up (verb)
get better
to make better
surpass in excellence
better (adverb) higher-up (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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