English · Adjectives
more helpful
/mɔːr ˈhɛlpfʊl/
[/mɔːr ˈhɛlpfʊl/]
comparative of helpful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'helpful', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This guide is more helpful than that one.
This guide is more helpful than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'helpful' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.