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