Comparative (basic).

Used to introduce the second element in a comparison.

She is taller than her brother.

Pleasant or agreeable in nature.

She has a nice smile.

The comparative of 'nice': more pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive than something else.

The weather is nicer today than it was yesterday.

Of considerable size or extent.

She has a big house in the countryside.

Used to describe something that has more size, volume, or extent compared to something else.

My house is bigger than yours.

Recently made, produced, or discovered; not existing before.

I bought a new car.

Recently created or made; not existing before.

I bought a new phone yesterday.

Not difficult; simple to do or understand.

This math problem is easy.

More simple or manageable than something else.

This math problem is easier than the last one.

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

I feel happy when I am with my friends.

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

She is very happy with her new job.

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

He has a fast car.

More quick than something else.

She is a faster runner than her brother.

Not fast; taking a long time to move or operate.

The turtle is slow.

Not fast; having little speed.

The turtle is slow.

Having a greater than average height.

She is a tall girl who plays basketball.

Having a greater than average height.

She is taller than her brother.

Having a small distance from one end to the other; not long.

The pencil is short, so I need to sharpen it.

The comparative of 'young': having lived for a shorter time than another person or thing; less old.

My younger brother is ten years old.

Having lived or existed for a longer time than someone or something else.

My brother is older than I am.

Not clean; covered with dirt or stains.

My hands are dirty after playing in the garden.

A person or machine that cleans something.

The cleaner comes to our office every morning.

Having a lot of money or valuable resources.

She is a rich woman who owns several businesses.

Having little money or few possessions; not wealthy.

They are poor and need help.

Having great physical power or strength.

He is a strong athlete who can lift heavy weights.

Not strong or powerful; lacking strength.

The weak branches broke easily in the wind.

Comparative form of 'hard', meaning more difficult or requiring more effort.

This math problem is harder than the last one.

Nearer in distance or time.

The store is closer than I thought.

Not large in size or amount

I have a small dog.

Of a size that is less than normal or usual.

I have a small dog that fits in my bag.

Having a high temperature; not cool or cold.

The soup is too hot to eat.

Having a low temperature; not warm

It is very cold outside today.

Having a low temperature; not warm.

The water is cold.

Having great weight; difficult to lift or move.

The box is too heavy for me to carry.

Having a lot of weight; not light.

The box is too heavy for me to lift.

A device used for lighting a fire, often used to ignite cigarettes or candles.

I used a lighter to light the campfire.

Making a lot of noise or sound.

The music is too loud for me.

Making little or no noise.

The library is a quiet place to study.

Giving off a lot of light; shining.

The sun is very bright today.

Having little or no light; not bright.

The room is dark without the lights on.

Having a lower price than something else.

This shirt is cheaper than the one I saw yesterday.

Having a great length; not short.

The road is very long.

Used to indicate a large number of something.

Many people enjoy watching movies.

A large amount of something, often used with uncountable nouns.

I don't have much time to finish my homework.

A greater amount or number of something.

I need more time to finish my homework.

Costing a lot of money; high in price.

The new car is very expensive.

Costing a lot of money; not cheap.

This dress is too expensive for me.

A smaller amount of something; not as much. Used before uncountable nouns.

I try to eat less sugar these days.

Pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive.

The garden is full of beautiful flowers.

Providing physical ease and relaxation; free from stress or discomfort.

This chair is very comfortable for reading.

Not easy to do or understand; requiring effort or skill.

This math problem is very difficult.

Something that captures attention and is engaging or thought-provoking.

The book I read last night was very interesting.

Of high quality; pleasing and positive.

She is a good student.

Of a higher standard, quality, or degree.

She is a better singer than her brother.

Not good; unpleasant or of poor quality.

This food tastes bad.

The comparative of 'bad': of lower quality, or more unpleasant, serious or harmful than something else.

The weather today is worse than yesterday.

At a great distance in space or time

My house is far from the city.

A comparative form of 'far'; describes a greater distance.

The store is farther away than I thought.

Additional or more; beyond what has already been mentioned.

We need further information to make a decision.