HyperDic: worse

English > 4 senses of the word *worse*:
ADJECTIVE	all	worse	(comparative of 'bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
ADJECTIVE	all	worse, worsened	changed for the worse in health or fitness
NOUN	attribute	worse	something inferior / inferior in quality or condition or effect
ADVERB	all	worse	(comparative of 'ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner

worse > pronunciation
Sounds	wer's
Rhymes	adverse ... verse: 27 rhymes with ers...

English > *worse*: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(comparative of 'bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability.
Examples	"this road is worse than the first one we took" "the road is in worse shape than it was" "she was accused of worse things than cheating and lying"
Narrower	worsened	made or become worse
See also	bad	Having undesirable or negative qualities
Opposite	better	(comparative of 'good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability
Usage of	comparative, comparative degree	The comparative form of an adjective or adverb
Spanish	peor
Catalan	pitjor
Nouns	worse	something inferior / inferior in quality or condition or effect

English > *worse*: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	changed for the worse in health or fitness.
Examples	"I feel worse today" "her cold is worse"
Synonym	worsened
Opposite	better	(comparative of 'good') changed for the better in health or fitness
Spanish	empeorado, peor
Nouns	worse	something inferior / inferior in quality or condition or effect

English > *worse*: 4 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	Something inferior / inferior in quality or condition or effect.
Examples	"for better or for worse" "accused of cheating and lying and worse"
Broader	bad, badness	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
Spanish	lo peor, peor
Catalan	el pitjor
Adjectives	worse	(comparative of 'bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
Adjectives	worse	changed for the worse in health or fitness

English > *worse*: 4 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	(comparative of 'ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner.
Example	"he did worse on the second exam"
Usage of	comparative, comparative degree	The comparative form of an adjective or adverb

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