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