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better vs turn

turn vs better

better and turn both are nouns.

better is an adjective but turn is not an adjective.

better and turn both are verbs.

better is an adverb but turn is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
turn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, turn is a hypernym of better; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than better:
  • better: get better
  • turn: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Other hypernyms of better include change state.
better (noun) turn (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the superior one of two alternatives the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
someone who bets taking a short walk out and back
a superior person having claim to precedence a favor for someone
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
better (adjective) turn (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) turn (verb)
get better twist suddenly so as to sprain
to make better change to the contrary
surpass in excellence go sour or spoil
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
change color
become officially one year older
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
better (adverb) turn (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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