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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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The words "more" or "less" with comparatives

Hi. Can we use the words like "more" or "less" with any comparatives?

more faster/taller/smarter/heavier/slower/shorter/lighter

less faster/less taller/smarter/heavier/slower/shorter/lighter
  

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No, you cannot use more or less with any -er comparatives. A few take alternative forms ( quieter or more quiet) , but most take only one ( faster ) or the other ( more expensive ).

— Mister Micawber

  • No, you cannot use more or less with any -er comparatives.
  • A few take alternative forms ( quieter or more quiet) , but most take only one ( faster ) or the other ( more expensive ).
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No, you cannot use more or less with any -er comparatives.

A few take alternative forms (quieter or more quiet), but most take only one (faster) or the other (more expensive).
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Mister Micawber.
No, you cannot use more or less with any -er comparatives.

A few take alternative forms (quieter or more quiet), but most take only one (faster) or the other (more expensive).
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