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