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