English · Adjectives
finer
/ˈfaɪnər/
[/ˈfaɪnər/]
comparative of fine
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'fine'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more fine than the other.
Example
This cloth is finer than that one.
This cloth is finer than that one.
Etymology
From 'fine' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.