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worse vs better

better vs worse

worse and better both are nouns.

worse and better both are adjectives.

worse is not a verb while better is a verb.

worse and better both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worse Yes Yes No Yes
better Yes Yes Yes Yes
worse (noun) better (noun)
something inferior in quality or condition or effect something superior in quality or condition or effect
the superior one of two alternatives
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
worse (adjective) better (adjective)
(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability (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
changed for the worse in health or fitness (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
worse (verb) better (verb)
get better
to make better
surpass in excellence
worse (adverb) better (adverb)
(comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner 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 worse and better

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