This modernish noun (first recorded in 1700 and stigmatized by Johnson as 'a low cant word') has become an informal quasi-adj., esp. This apple is less desirable than that one (is).įun. This apple is more desirable than that one (is). This apple is less exceptional than that one (is). This apple is more exceptional than that one (is).

This apple is heavier than that one (is). This apple is less flavorful than the other one (is). This apple is more flavorful than the other one (is). This apple is redder than the other one (is). This apple is less beautiful than that one (is). This apple is more beautiful than that one (is). The less desirable apples come from the lower limbs. The more desirable apples come from the top of the tree. The less exceptional apple is the green one. The less flavorful apple comes from that tree.

The more flavorful apple comes from this tree. With an adjective or adverb of more-than-one syllable, use less to create the comparative phrase with than. With an adjective or adverb of more-than-one syllable, use more to create the comparative phrase with than. With a one-syllable word or a word ending in -y or -ly add the suffix -er to form a comparative phrase with than. Comparative Adjectives - comparing two items -ER

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