English · Adjectives
heavier
/ˈhɛviər/
[/ˈhɛviər/]
comparative of heavy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'heavy'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more heavy than the other.
Example
This box is heavier than that one.
This box is heavier than that one.
Etymology
From 'heavy' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.