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Definition of Comparative degree
1. Noun. The comparative form of an adjective or adverb. "`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely'"
Exact synonyms: Comparative
Generic synonyms: Adjective, Adverb
Examples of language type: Best, Better, Better, Finer, Worse, Better, Farthermost, Farthest, Furthermost, Furthest, Utmost, Uttermost, Earlier, Earliest, More, More Than, Less, More, Fewer, Worse, Closer, Nearer, Nigher
Derivative terms: Comparative
Generic synonyms: Adjective, Adverb
Examples of language type: Best, Better, Better, Finer, Worse, Better, Farthermost, Farthest, Furthermost, Furthest, Utmost, Uttermost, Earlier, Earliest, More, More Than, Less, More, Fewer, Worse, Closer, Nearer, Nigher
Derivative terms: Comparative
Definition of Comparative degree
1. Noun. (grammar) Adverbial or adjectival forms modified by more or ending in -er, used when comparing two things. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Comparative Degree
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