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nose vs get the better of

get the better of vs nose

nose is a noun but get the better of is not a noun.

nose and get the better of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nose Yes No Yes No
get the better of No No Yes No
As verbs, get the better of is a hypernym of nose; that is, get the better of is a word with a broader meaning than nose:
  • nose: defeat by a narrow margin
  • get the better of: win a victory over
Other hypernyms of nose include defeat, overcome.
nose (noun) get the better of (noun)
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a small distance
nose (verb) get the better of (verb)
defeat by a narrow margin win a victory over
rub noses
push or move with the nose
advance the forward part of with caution
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
catch the scent of; get wind of
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