English · Adjectives

stronger

/ˈstrɒŋɡər/

[/ˈstrɒŋɡər/]

comparative of strong

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'strong'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more strong than the other.

Example

An ox is stronger than a sheep.

An ox is stronger than a sheep.

Etymology

From 'strong' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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