English · Adjectives
worse
/wɜːrs/
[/wɜːrs/]
comparative of bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular comparative form of 'bad'. Used to say something is of lower quality than another.
Example
The traffic today is worse than yesterday.
The traffic today is worse than yesterday.
Etymology
From Old English 'wiersa', an irregular comparative related to 'bad'.
How & Where It’s Used
An irregular form; 'badder' is not standard. Often followed by 'than'.