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Comparatives

Definition

Comparatives compare two nouns.

Example

The new software is faster than the old one.

Explanation

Comparatives —

• add “-er” to the end of adjectives with one syllable.
• use “more” or “less” before adjectives with more than one syllable.
• use as + adjective + as for similar nouns.
• have irregular forms.
• change words ending in “-y” to “i” and then add “-er”.
• double consonants if the word ends in consonant + vowel + consonant.
• add “-er” to the end of two-syllable adjectives ending in “-y”.