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