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