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