surmount vs better

better vs surmount

surmount is not a noun while better is a noun.

surmount is not an adjective while better is an adjective.

surmount and better both are verbs.

surmount is not an adverb while better is an adverb.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of surmount 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.

surmount (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

surmount (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

surmount (verb)	better (verb)
get on top of; deal with successfully	get better
be or do something to a greater degree	to make better
reach the highest point of	surpass in excellence
be on top of

surmount (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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