worse
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /wɜːrs/
KK: /wɜrs/
adjective
Definition
Not as good as something else; having a lower quality or standard.
Example
The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.
Conversation
I feel like today is just getting worse and worse.
Oh no! What happened?
First, I spilled coffee on my shirt, and now I'm stuck in traffic.
That sounds frustrating! Hopefully, it won't get any worse.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
inferior
poorer
deteriorated
Antonyms
better
superior
improved
adverb
Definition
In a way that is less good or more unpleasant than something else.
Example
The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.
Conversation
I think today is even worse than yesterday.
Really? I thought it was getting better.
Yeah, I mean, the weather is worse and I'm feeling tired too.
noun
Definition
A thing or situation that is more unpleasant or of lower quality compared to another.
Example
The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.
Conversation
I heard that the weather is going to be even worse tomorrow.
Really? I was hoping it would improve by then.
Yeah, and they said it might bring in some heavy rain and worse conditions.
Root Explanation
Worse → This word originates from Old English 'wyrsa', meaning more bad or inferior. It is the comparative form of 'bad', indicating a lower quality or degree.
Memory Tip
Think of 'worse' as meaning more bad, helping you remember that it describes something of lower quality or degree.
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