Longer, stronger...when you compare two things with a one-syllable adjective add -er
longer, stronger, bigger*, wider, taller, thinner*, shorter, greater...
(*Spelling: double the last consonant if the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern)
When you compare 2 things with two-syllable words that end in w or le, add --er or r-exactly the same as a one-syllable word. For example: yellower, mellower, littler,
When you compare 2 things with two-syllable words that end in y, change the y to i and add er.
happier. friendlier. lovelier. heavier. prettier. messier. noisier. sillier.
When you compare two things with two syllables that DON'T end in Y or W or R or compare things with three or more syllables, use "more" before. More foolish. More interesting. More comfortable. More intelligent. More creative. More curious.
happier. friendlier. lovelier. heavier. prettier. messier. noisier. sillier.
When you compare two things with two syllables that DON'T end in Y or W or R or compare things with three or more syllables, use "more" before. More foolish. More interesting. More comfortable. More intelligent. More creative. More curious.
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