surpass vs better

better vs surpass

surpass is not a noun while better is a noun.

surpass is not an adjective while better is an adjective.

surpass and better both are verbs.

surpass is not an adverb while better is an adverb.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of surpass 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.

surpass (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

surpass (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

surpass (verb)	better (verb)
be or do something to a greater degree	get better
move past	to make better
distinguish oneself	surpass in excellence
be greater in scope or size than some standard

surpass (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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