English · Adjectives
safer
/ˈseɪfər/
[/ˈseɪfər/]
comparative of safe
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'safe'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more safe than the other.
Example
This car is safer than the old one.
This car is safer than the old one.
Etymology
From 'safe' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.