English · Adjectives

hotter

/ˈhɒtər/

[/ˈhɒtər/]

comparative of hot

Beginneradjective

Definition

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

Example

Today is hotter than yesterday.

Today is hotter than yesterday.

Etymology

From 'hot' 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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