A2adjective 1K

Worse

🇬🇧 UK /["/wɜːs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wɜːrs/"]/

Meaning of Worse

of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant

In simple words: Not as good; more bad.

Worse in a sentence

• The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.
• I feel worse after eating that spicy food.
• His grades in math got worse this semester.
• Things can't get any worse than they already are.
• The situation became worse when the storm hit.

How to use Worse

Use 'worse' to compare two things negatively. Avoid using it when describing a single condition without comparison.

Grammar pattern

worse + than + object

Memory hint

Think of 'worse' as 'worse than before.'

Related words

Collocations with Worse

• be
• feel
• look
• considerably
• dramatically
• far
• no
• not any
• be
• feel
• look
• considerably
• dramatically
• far
• no
• not any
• be
• feel
• look
• considerably
• dramatically
• far
• no
• not any

Synonyms for Worse

• inferior
• poorer
• lesser

Opposites of Worse

• better
• good

Common mistakes with Worse

• Confused with 'worst' which is for the superlative form.
• Using 'more worse,' when it's just 'worse.'
• Confusing with 'bad' — 'worse' is a comparison.

Frequently asked questions about Worse

What does Worse mean?

Not as good; more bad.

What is the definition of Worse?

of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant

How do you use Worse in a sentence?

The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.

Can you give another example of Worse?

I feel worse after eating that spicy food.

What are synonyms for Worse?

Common alternatives include inferior, poorer, lesser.

What is the opposite of Worse?

Opposite meanings include better, good.

What words go with Worse?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, considerably, dramatically, far, no, not any, be, feel, look, considerably, dramatically, far, no, not any, be, feel, look, considerably, dramatically, far, no, not any.

What are common mistakes when using Worse?

Confused with 'worst' which is for the superlative form. Using 'more worse,' when it's just 'worse.' Confusing with 'bad' — 'worse' is a comparison.

How do you pronounce Worse?

US: /["/wɜːrs/"]/, UK: /["/wɜːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Worse?

Use 'worse' to compare two things negatively. Avoid using it when describing a single condition without comparison.

What CEFR level is Worse?

"Worse" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.