English · Adjectives

sweeter

/ˈswiːtər/

[/ˈswiːtər/]

comparative of sweet

Beginneradjective

Definition

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

Example

This mango is sweeter than that one.

This mango is sweeter than that one.

Etymology

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

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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