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