English · Adjectives
dearer
/ˈdɪərər/
[/ˈdɪərər/]
comparative of dear
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'dear'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more dear than the other.
Example
This shop is dearer than the market.
This shop is dearer than the market.
Etymology
From 'dear' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.