English · Adjectives

wetter

/ˈwɛtər/

[/ˈwɛtər/]

comparative of wet

Beginneradjective

Definition

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

Example

This towel is wetter than that one.

This towel is wetter than that one.

Etymology

From 'wet' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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