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better vs relieve

relieve vs better

better is a noun but relieve is not a noun.

better is an adjective but relieve is not an adjective.

better and relieve both are verbs.

better is an adverb but relieve is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
relieve No No Yes No
As verbs, relieve is a hyponym of better; that is, relieve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than better:
  • better: to make better
  • relieve: provide physical relief, as from pain
Other hyponyms of better include alleviate, assuage, palliate, aid, help, regenerate, revitalize, enrich, build up, develop, turn around, help, upgrade, condition, emend, iron out, put right, straighten out, enhance, bushel, doctor, fix, furbish up, mend, repair, restore, touch on, reform, reform, beautify, embellish, fancify, prettify, build, hone, perfect, down, fine-tune, polish, refine, distil, distill, make pure, purify, sublimate, fructify, lift, raise, advance, upgrade, educate.
better (noun) relieve (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) relieve (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) relieve (verb)
get better provide physical relief, as from pain
to make better provide relief for
surpass in excellence alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
relieve oneself of troubling information
grant exemption or release to
lessen the intensity of or calm
take by stealing
free from a burden, evil, or distress
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
better (adverb) relieve (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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