English · Adjectives

weaker

/ˈwiːkər/

[/ˈwiːkər/]

comparative of weak

Beginneradjective

Definition

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

Example

The signal is weaker here.

The signal is weaker here.

Etymology

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

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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