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worse |
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(adverb) |
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BrE / wɜːs / NAmE / wɜːrs / |
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- i didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than i did.
- it's raining worse than ever.
- she'd lost her job. even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too.
- the increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before.
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worse(adverb)BrE / wɜːs / NAmE / wɜːrs / - less well
- I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did.
- more seriously or severely
- It's raining worse than ever.
- used to introduce a statement about something that is more serious or unpleasant than things already mentioned
- She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too.
- to be poorer, unhappier, etc. than before or than somebody else
- The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before.
- I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me.
- used to say that you think something is a good idea
- If you want a safe investment, you could do a lot worse than put your money in a building society.
Word Origin- Old English wyrsa, wiersa (adjective), wiers (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to war.
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