better vs surpass

surpass vs better

better is a noun but surpass is not a noun.

better is an adjective but surpass is not an adjective.

better and surpass both are verbs.

better is an adverb but surpass is not an adverb.

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

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

better: surpass in excellence
surpass: be or do something to a greater degree

Other hypernyms of better include exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount.

better (noun)	surpass (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)	surpass (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)	surpass (verb)
get better	be or do something to a greater degree
to make better	move past
surpass in excellence	distinguish oneself
	be greater in scope or size than some standard

better (adverb)	surpass (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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