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better vs worse

worse vs better

better and worse both are nouns.

better and worse both are adjectives.

better is a verb but worse is not a verb.

better and worse both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
worse Yes Yes No Yes
better (noun) worse (noun)
something superior in quality or condition or effect something inferior in quality or condition or effect
the superior one of two alternatives
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
better (adjective) worse (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 `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness changed for the worse in health or fitness
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
more than half
better (verb) worse (verb)
get better
to make better
surpass in excellence
better (adverb) worse (adverb)
comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
from a position of superiority or authority
Difference between better and worse

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