worse
/wɜːs/ · /wɝːs/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1106 in the learning path
更差的；更严重的
Definitions
adj. Less good or more unpleasant, harmful, or serious.
更差的；更严重的
adv. Less well or more badly.
更差地；更糟地
Example
The weather grew worse as we climbed the hill.
我们爬山时，天气变得更糟了。
Traffic congestion may become worse unless cities invest in reliable and affordable public transport.
除非城市投资建设可靠且价格合理的公共交通，否则交通拥堵可能进一步恶化。
Collocations
- get worse
- even worse
- make matters worse
Word family
- bad (adj.)
- badly (adv.)
- worst (adj.)
- worsen (v.)
Antonyms
- better
Usage tip
bad和badly的比较级；最高级是worst。
FAQ
- What does worse mean?
- Less good or more unpleasant, harmful, or serious. Less well or more badly.
- How is worse pronounced?
- UK /wɜːs/, US /wɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
