Comparative Adjectives

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'little', used to indicate something of smaller size, amount, or importance

• The lesser of the two evils must be chosen in this situation.
• I'd go for the lesser option if I were you.
• I always pick the lesser evil, it's just easier.
• Sometimes choosing the lesser path can lead to greater rewards.

noun The part of something that is below or underneath

adjective Comparative form of low, meaning situated not far above the ground, or having a small distance from the top to the bottom

• The lower interest rates have helped stimulate economic growth.
• Can you lower the volume on the TV?
• I need to lower my expectations for this job interview.
• He tried to lower his guard during the difficult conversation.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'much', used to indicate a greater amount or degree

adverb used to indicate a greater amount or degree in a non-specific manner

• The company needs more resources to expand its operations.
• I need more time to finish this project.
• I could use some more cash to go out tonight.
• She craved more adventure in her life.

adverb relatively is an adverb that is used to describe something in comparison to something else, indicating a moderate or reasonable degree of something

• The company's profits have been relatively stable over the past few quarters.
• I think the new restaurant is relatively good, we should try it out sometime.
• She's relatively chill, you'll get along with her just fine.
• His success in the competition was relatively a walk in the park compared to the challenges he faced before.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'smaller' is describing the size of something in comparison to something else.

• The smaller size of the new model makes it more convenient for traveling.
• I prefer smaller portions when eating out so I don't feel too full.
• I need a smaller bag to carry around all my stuff.
• His ego is so big that he can't see the smaller impact he has on others.

noun a number equivalent to the sum of one plus one

adjective equivalent to the sum of one plus one; one more than one

• There are two main theories that explain this phenomenon.
• I have two tickets to the concert, do you want to come?
• I'll catch you later, two thumbs up for your performance!
• The two sides of the argument are like oil and water, they just don't mix.

adjective not alike; different

adverb in a way that shows differences or dissimilarities

• The two siblings were unalike in every way, from their appearance to their personalities.
• My two best friends are totally unalike - one is outgoing and the other is shy.
• Those two cars are unalike, one is a sleek sports car and the other is a clunky old sedan.
• Their opinions were unalike, like two ships passing in the night, never quite meeting in agreement.

adjective not like; different from

preposition used to show how two things are different from each other

• Unlike his brother, who excelled in academics, John preferred to pursue a career in the arts.
• Unlike most of my friends, I actually enjoy doing laundry.
• Unlike her usual self, she was acting really weird last night.
• Unlike a flower that blooms in the sunlight, his creativity thrived in the darkness.

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies an adjective or adverb, indicating the degree or extent of a quality or action

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Her performance was every bit as impressive as we had hoped.
• The new restaurant is every bit as good as they say it is.
• That movie was every bit as lit as they said it would be.
• His determination was every bit as strong as a lion's roar.

adverb used to indicate a comparative degree, meaning 'more' in English

• Es necesario estudiar más para obtener mejores resultados académicos.
• Vamos a ver más películas este fin de semana.
• ¡Esa fiesta estuvo más que buena anoche!
• El amor es más fuerte que cualquier obstáculo.

adjective describing the state of being lacking in wealth or resources

preposition used to compare two things, indicating that they are equally lacking in wealth or resources

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• Despite his hard work, he remained as poor as a church mouse.
• She's always broke, as poor as a church mouse.
• He's so skint, as poor as a church mouse.
• The small business struggled to make ends meet, as poor as a church mouse.

noun a person or thing that is better than another in some way

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'good', used to compare two things

• There is no such word as 'gooder' in formal English language usage.
• My friend thinks he is gooder at video games than me.
• I heard that new restaurant is gooder than the one down the street.
• She always tries to be gooder than everyone else, but it just comes off as arrogant.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'bad', used to describe something of lower quality or standard than another thing

• The situation is getting worser with each passing day.
• I thought things couldn't get any worser, but they did.
• This is the worser of the two options, trust me.
• His worser nature was revealed when he thought no one was watching.