English · Adjectives
more dangerous
/mɔːr ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
[/mɔːr ˈdeɪndʒərəs/]
comparative of dangerous
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'dangerous', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This road is more dangerous than that one.
This road is more dangerous than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'dangerous' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.