English · Adjectives
larger
/ˈlɑːrdʒər/
[/ˈlɑːrdʒər/]
comparative of large
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'large'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more large than the other.
Example
This room is larger than that one.
This room is larger than that one.
Etymology
From 'large' 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'.