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warmer — comparative form of warm; having a higher temperature than before or than something else

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: comparative form of warm; having a higher temperature than before or than something else

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrmər/

Example Sentences

  • My coffee got colder, so I need a cup warmer that actually works!
  • The weather forecast says it will be warmer next week.
  • She bought a foot warmer because her feet are always cold, even in summer.

warmer

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈwɔːrmər/]

comparative form of warm; having a higher temperature than before or than something else

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɔːrmər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɔːmə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootwarm
Suffix--er

Origin

Derived from Old Germanic 'warm', meaning having moderate heat or warmth. The comparative suffix '-er' was added to form the comparative adjective, used to compare degrees of warmth between two entities.

Breakdown

warm (having moderate heat) + -er (comparative suffix forming the second degree of comparison)

🎵Rhyme

former
performer
transformer

🔗Collocations

much warmer
warmer weather
getting warmer
hand warmer
warmer climate
bottle warmer

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My coffee got colder, so I need a cup warmer that actually works!”

“The weather forecast says it will be warmer next week.”

😄 Fun example

“She bought a foot warmer because her feet are always cold, even in summer.”

“The room feels much warmer after we turned on the heater.”

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