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comparative
01
evaluated in relation to another thing, considering their similarities or differences
Examples
She found the comparative ease of the new software refreshing compared to the old one.
The comparative warmth of the spring sun felt wonderful after the cold winter months.
02
relating to or including the evaluation of similarities and differences between two or more things
Examples
The comparative study revealed significant differences in the teaching methods used across various schools.
In his comparative analysis, he highlighted the pros and cons of both products.
03
(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.
Examples
To form a comparative adjective, you often add ' -er' to the end of the base adjective or use ' more' before it.
The grammar lesson covered how to use comparative forms to compare two things, such as ' faster' or ' more interesting.'
The comparative
01
the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a comparison between the amount, degree, or quality of two things
Examples
" Bigger " is the comparative of " big. "
Students learned to form the comparative of adjectives.
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