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More Simpler

Which is the corrcet way to use this. Is it more simple or is it more simpler.

ie.

person A says: A simple solution would be a=b.
person B says: No, a more simpler solution would be a+b.
  

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"more simple" OR "simpler", but never: "more simpler". In this case, "simpler" would be the better choice. Most adjectives just take "er" in the comparative form: dark, darker; light, lighter; green, greener.

  • "more simple" OR "simpler", but never: "more simpler".
  • In this case, "simpler" would be the better choice.
  • Most adjectives just take "er" in the comparative form: dark, darker; light, lighter; green, greener.
  • Occasionally, there is a doubling of the final consonant (big, bigger; red, redder).
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"more simple" OR "simpler", but never: "more simpler".

In this case, "simpler" would be the better choice. Most adjectives just take "er" in the comparative form: dark, darker; light, lighter; green, greener. Occasionally, there is a doubling of the final consonant (big, bigger; red, redder).

"More" is usually used with multi-syllable adjectives, where adding another syllabl
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I'm afraid the previous guest's answer was incorrect. Use 'more simple' or use 'simpler' by itself. They are both correct. 'More simpler' is incorrect.

If you do a little grammatical research you'll find out why.
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"simple" is an adjective that can be intensified in two ways: you can add an ending, or you can add an intensifier.

Simple, simpler, simplest.

Simple, more simple, most simple.

You can't combine the intensifier "-er, -est" with "more, most."

Not every adjective can be intensified both ways. Some adjectives change their form entirely. (Good, better, best) Some ju

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