English · Adjectives
more careful
/mɔːr ˈkeərfʊl/
[/mɔːr ˈkeərfʊl/]
comparative of careful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'careful', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
Please be more careful next time.
Please be more careful next time.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'careful' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.