comparative 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the comparative form of an adjective or adverb

Examples

1.`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast'
2.`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely'
3.`less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous'

Synonyms

comparative degree 1
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb

Derivationally related form

comparative 1

adjective

relating to or based on or involving comparison

Hyponym

comparative adjective 1

noun

the form of an adjective that is used to indicate more of a particular quality.

comparative adverb 1

noun

the form of an adverb that is used to indicate more of a particular quality.

Member_of_this_domain_-_USAGE

better(p) 3

adjective

(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

better 1

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

finer 1

adjective

(comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence

worse 1

adjective

(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

better 2

adjective

(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness