Comparative: -er + than
Comparative: -er + than means “Comparing two things: short adjective + -er + than”. To compare two things, add -er to a short adjective and use than: Tom is taller than Ken. Formation: short ADJ + -er + than (big→bigger · happy→happier)
Comparing two things: short adjective + -er + than
A1Formation
short ADJ + -er + than (big→bigger · happy→happier)
Explanation
To compare two things, add -er to a short adjective and use than: Tom is taller than Ken. Spelling: big→bigger (double the consonant), happy→happier (y→i), nice→nicer (just add -r). Irregular: good→better, bad→worse.
Examples
Note
Long adjectives use more instead of -er: more interesting, more expensive (not interestinger).
FAQ
Comparative: -er + than — what does it mean and how is it used?
Comparing two things: short adjective + -er + than. To compare two things, add -er to a short adjective and use than: Tom is taller than Ken. Spelling: big→bigger (double the consonant), happy→happier (y→i), nice→nicer (just add -r). Irregular: good→better, bad→worse.
Comparative: -er + than — how do you form it?
short ADJ + -er + than (big→bigger · happy→happier)
Comparative: -er + than — any usage notes?
Long adjectives use more instead of -er: more interesting, more expensive (not interestinger).