English · Adjectives

dimmer

/ˈdɪmər/

[/ˈdɪmər/]

comparative of dim

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'dim'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more dim than the other.

Example

This light is dimmer than that one.

This light is dimmer than that one.

Etymology

From 'dim' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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