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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Happier or more happy
Hi. Which is correct? Is the word "happier" the same as "more happy"? Is the phrase "more happy" wrong?
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The more time off he has, the happier/more happy he is.
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The more time off he has, the happier/more happy he is.
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With common 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the '-er' comparative is more usual; with uncommon or unusually pronounced 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the 'more' form is in use as well and may be more usual. There is nothing 'wrong' with 'more happy', but 'happier' is the usual.
- With common 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the '-er' comparative is more usual; with uncommon or unusually pronounced 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the 'more' form is in use as well and may be more usual.
- There is nothing 'wrong' with 'more happy', but 'happier' is the usual.
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With common 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the '-er' comparative is more usual; with uncommon or unusually pronounced 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the 'more' form is in use as well and may be more usual. There is nothing 'wrong' with 'more happy', but 'happier' is the usual.
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With common 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the '-er' comparative is more usual; with uncommon or unusually pronounced 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs, the 'more' form is in use as well and may be more usual. There is nothing 'wrong' with 'more happy', but 'happier' is the usual.
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