English · Adjectives
thinner
/ˈθɪnər/
[/ˈθɪnər/]
comparative of thin
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'thin'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more thin than the other.
Example
This wire is thinner than that one.
This wire is thinner than that one.
Etymology
From 'thin' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.