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