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Sarnga1157 Posted 14 years ago
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Hello,
Is the below usage of "more happy" right? Can more be used when the comparative degree "happier" exists? Having said that, "happier" would also not sound appropriate here.
"I was more happy for him scoring that hat-trick than I have been for any other team-mate when they have scored a hat-trick"
Is the below usage of "more happy" right? Can more be used when the comparative degree "happier" exists? Having said that, "happier" would also not sound appropriate here.
"I was more happy for him scoring that hat-trick than I have been for any other team-mate when they have scored a hat-trick"
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Perfectly natural. It would sound informal in a formal setting.
- Perfectly natural.
- It would sound informal in a formal setting.
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Thank you. So, in general, can "more" be used with all words even though they have the comparative degree? I thought we use more only with words that don't have a comparative degree - eg. more honest, more expensive etc.
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I would say so, yes. There are plenty of cases where you have to: "Add or leave out sugar to make the batter more or less sweet." "I pray to *** that he will make me more good." "I was never more desperately thirsty."
But in general, use the form in "-er" or you'll sound funny.
But in general, use the form in "-er" or you'll sound funny.
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