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