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Wordabulary

worse

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Lower in quality, more unpleasant, or more severe than something else.

"The traffic today is even worse than yesterday."

Synonyms and antonyms

Antonyms

Usage notes

"Worse" is the comparative form of "bad," while "worst" is the superlative.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The traffic today is even _____ than yesterday."

Answer: worse

In your own words, what does "worse" mean?

Lower in quality, more unpleasant, or more severe than something else.

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