Comparative adjectives with the use of than
Comparative Adjectives (with “than”)
1. Quick Revision
- Comparatives compare two people or two things.
- Short adjectives (1 syllable): add -er → taller, faster
- Long adjectives (2+ syllables): use more / less → more expensive, less difficult
- Irregular comparatives: good → better, bad → worse, far → farther/further
2. Comparatives with “than”
- Always use than after a comparative.
- Comparatives compare two items directly.
- This bag is heavier than that one.
- Today is colder than yesterday.
- She is more confident than her brother.
3. Comparatives with Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- Countable nouns:
→ My apples are bigger than yours.
- Uncountable nouns:
→ I have more information than my classmate.
4. Summary
- Comparatives = compare two things
- Use than for direct comparison
- Use comparatives to compare one item with another in a pair or small group
- Short adjectives → add -er, long adjectives → use more / less
- Irregular adjectives: good → better, bad → worse
Frequently used irregular comparative adjective:
- Used to compare something positive.
- Example: This cake is better than the one I had yesterday.
- Used to compare something negative.
- Example: Today is worse than yesterday.
Far → farther / further
- Farther = physical distance; Further = abstract or figurative distance.
- Example: My house is farther from school than yours.
- Example: We need to discuss this further.
- Used with uncountable nouns.
- Example: I have less money than my brother.
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A2Comparative Adjectives
30 wordshappier
adjective
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
She is very happy with her new job.
sadder
adjective
Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.
She felt sad when her friend moved away.
angrier
adjective
Having a stronger feeling of anger than before.
She was angrier than ever after the argument.
calmer
adjective
More peaceful or less agitated than something else.
After the storm, the sea was much calmer.
funnier
adjective
Causing laughter; humorous.
The movie was really funny, and I couldn't stop laughing.
more expensive
adjective
Costing a lot of money; not cheap.
This dress is too expensive for me.
cheaper
adjective
Having a lower price than something else.
This shirt is cheaper than the one I saw yesterday.
friendlier
adjective
Kind and pleasant; showing friendship
She is very friendly and always helps others.
meaner
adjective
More unkind or cruel than someone or something else.
He is meaner than his brother.
more comfortable
adjective
Providing physical ease and relaxation; free from stress or discomfort.
This chair is very comfortable for reading.
less comfortable
adjective
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
This chair is very comfortable.
simpler
adjective
Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
This math problem is simple.
more difficult
adjective
Not easy to do or understand; requiring effort or skill.
This math problem is very difficult.
tastier
adjective
Having a pleasant flavor; delicious.
The pizza was very tasty.
more generous
adjective
Willing to give more of something, especially money or help, than is usual or expected.
She is very generous with her time, helping others whenever she can.
less generous
adjective
Willing to give more of something, especially money or help, than is strictly necessary or expected.
She is very generous with her time, always helping others.
more beautiful
adjective
Pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive.
The garden is full of beautiful flowers.
uglier
more colourful
adjective
Having many colors; bright and vivid.
The artist painted a colourful mural on the wall.
plainer
adjective
Simple and without decoration; not fancy.
She wore a plain dress to the party.
more useful
adjective
Able to help or provide a benefit
This tool is very useful for fixing things.
less useful
safer
adjective
Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk.
The children are safe at home.
riskier
adjective
More dangerous or likely to cause harm than something else.
Investing in stocks can be riskier than saving money in a bank.
more polite
ruder
adjective
Showing a lack of respect or manners; impolite.
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
busier
adjective
Having a lot to do; occupied with tasks or activities.
She is too busy to join us for lunch.
lazier
more peaceful
adjective
Quiet and calm; free from disturbance.
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
noisier
adjective
Making a lot of noise; loud.
The children were very noisy during the party.