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comparative vs better

better vs comparative

comparative and better both are nouns.

comparative and better both are adjectives.

comparative is not a verb while better is a verb.

comparative is not an adverb while better is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
comparative Yes Yes No No
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
comparative (noun) better (noun)
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb something superior in quality or condition or effect
the superior one of two alternatives
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
comparative (adjective) better (adjective)
estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete (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
relating to or based on or involving comparison (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
comparative (verb) better (verb)
get better
to make better
surpass in excellence
comparative (adverb) better (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
Difference between comparative and better

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