outdo vs better

better vs outdo

outdo is not a noun while better is a noun.

outdo is not an adjective while better is an adjective.

outdo and better both are verbs.

outdo is not an adverb while better is an adverb.

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

As verbs, better is a hyponym of outdo; that is, better is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outdo:

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

Other hyponyms of outdo include beat, circumvent, outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach, outgrow, outcry, outshout, outroar, outsail, outdraw, outsell, outsell, outpace, break, outshine, outrange, outweigh, outbrave, out-herod, outfox, shame, outmarch, outwear.

outdo (noun)	better (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

outdo (adjective)	better (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

outdo (verb)	better (verb)
be or do something to a greater degree	get better
get the better of	to make better
	surpass in excellence

outdo (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

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