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worse

/wɜːs/ adverb, adjective · British & US
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What does worse mean?

adverb, adjective

Used to indicate a greater degree of a quality or state, or to express a greater extent or severity. For example, 'This cake tastes worse than the one we had yesterday.'

Example

"The weather forecast said it would get worse before it got better."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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