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You’ve probably heard people say both “clearer” and “more clear”, but which is grammatically correct? When you hear both expressions so often, it can be hard to tell which to use if you don’t know the specific grammar rules. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know so you’re ready the next time you’re debating between using “clearer” and “more clear”!

Both “clearer” and “more clear” are perfectly acceptable. Although English grammar rules do say that “clearer” is the grammatically correct version, both expressions are frequently used in everyday conversations.^[1] “Clearer” is used about twice as frequently as “more clear”, but both phrases will be easily understood.^[2] As you’ll see in the sentences below, either flows nicely:
- “You cleaned the window? It looks clearer now!” vs “You cleaned the window? It’s more clear now!”
- “He explained the math problem really well. The steps are clearer to me now!” vs “He explained the math problem really well. The steps are more clear to me now!”

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two objects.^[3] Clearer would be the comparative form of the word “clear”. Generally, if an adjective has only one syllable, it can be transformed into a comparative adjective by simply adding -er to the end. However, if an adjective has multiple syllables, you’ll have to add the word “more” before the adjective to make it comparative. Since clear has only one syllable, this is why “clearer” is more grammatically correct between “clearer” and “more clear”.
- The word “tall” has one syllable, so you would add -er to the end to make it a comparative adjective, like “Tim is taller than Jane.”
- The word “beautiful” has multiple syllables, so you would add “more” to the beginning of it to make it a comparative adjective, like “My house is more beautiful than yours.”

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“More clearer” is incorrect. Since clearer is already the comparative form of “clear”, and “more” is also used to make comparisons, using the two together would be repetitive and grammatically incorrect.^[4]
- Incorrect: “Thanks for cleaning my glasses! They’re more clearer now.”
- Correct: «Thanks for cleaning my glasses! They’re more clear now» or «Thanks for cleaning my glasses! They’re clearer now.»
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“More clear” is not more formal than “clearer”. It’s a common misconception that “more clear” is a formal version of “clearer”, but because English grammar rules say “clearer” is the correct comparative form, “more clear” would actually be considered conversational and less formal. This is because “more clear” breaks English grammar rules, but is understood and accepted so well due to its frequency of use in everyday speech.^[5]

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Which one of these adjectives is correct? I can see that both of them are being used, I’m just not sure which one is grammatically correct.

Are there any general rules to follow as to the use of one against the use of the other?

JEL

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asked Aug 30, 2010 at 1:11

The basic rules of forming comparatives:

One-syllable words take «er»:

clear -> clearer
sweet -> sweeter

Multisyllable words take «more»:

incredible -> more incredible (not «incredibler»)
horrible -> more horrible (not «horribler»)

Two-syllable words ending in consonant + «y» take «ier»:

happy -> happier
pretty -> prettier

Both «more clear» and «clearer» are acceptable:

Your answer is more clear than mine.

Your answer is clearer than mine.

Frequency of use: clearer than is twice as common as more clear than, although both are common.

answered Aug 30, 2010 at 2:19

Both are grammatically correct. («More clearer», however, would be wrong.)

answered Aug 30, 2010 at 1:35

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The question really ought to be whether to say «clearer» or «more clearly.» That’s the confusing one. I believe it is correct to say that «I see more clearly now that I’ve wiped my windshield», and incorrect to say «I see clearer now that I’ve wiped my windshield.»

The problem is that comparative adverbs like «better» make you think that «clearer» is the correct comparative adverbial form. But you don’t «see clear,» you «see clearly.»

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I was taught as far back as elementary to never use clearer because it is not proper English. It is not a word and therefore should not be used. «More clear» should be the correct term to show the advancing superlative of the word «clear.»

answered Mar 27, 2012 at 17:48

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The sky is clearer today than yesterday because it rained.
Thanks to your notes, I am clearer with the concepts now than I was before.
Rain water is clearer than the tap water that you brought.

There are some words that aren’t satisfied just by adding -er to make comparatives. They want something ‘more’. These are the words with multisyllables. For example, more beautiful, more horrible, more careful etc…

Even though clear has only one syllable, the word ‘more clear’ is in usage for a long time now, and though we don’t know how it came into existence, as of today, it is perfectly valid. You can always replace clearer in all the above examples with more clear.

The sky is more clear today than it was yesterday because of the rains.
Thanks to your notes, I am more clear with the concepts now than I was before.
Rain water is more clear than the tap water that you brought.

To be more clear, I would like to present a case on this topic to the audience today.

We would want to be more clear with the terms and conditions before signing the contract.

More clearly

Clearly, because of the -ly, becomes an adverb. Adding more before clearly, can be correct in some contexts, but not all. Example –

Open the windows so that I can see clearly. Open the windows so that I can see more clearly.

Here, both the sentences are correct.

I want to make my purpose more clear. I want to make my purpose more clearly.

See the difference in both sentences. The second sentence is grammatically incorrect. If we replace the word make with “express”, the second sentence would be correct while the first one will become incorrect.

I want to express my purpose more clear. I want to express my purpose more clearly.

Similarly – how to talk more clearly in front of others? And not – how to talk more clear in front of others?

More clearer

Clearer is already a comparative form, more is also used for comparative. It is meaningless to use two comparatives at the same time. Hence, it is incorrect to say “more clearer”.

Clearly, clearer is more clear in terms of the natural choice based on the syllable rule of grammar. However, we can use ‘more clear’ as well, especially for formal tones or talks, which is perfectly fine!

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What is the difference between clearer and more clear?

The adjective clear describes something as transparent, easy to understand, or uncluttered. But if something is “especially clear” when compared to another, should we use “clearer” or “more clear”?

Is clearer even a word?

Native speakers are always surprised to learn how “clearer” is, in fact, a real word. To start, English uses clearer as a comparative adjective of “clear” to mean “more clear.” However, we also use “clearer” as a noun to describe someone who ‘declutters’ or ‘clears’ an area.

But while we use “clearer” to mean ‘more clear,’ that doesn’t mean we should write “more clear” in a formal sentence. Why? Because “clearer” is already the established comparative form. As explained by Garner’s Modern English Usage:

“…if a word ordinarily takes either the -er or the -est suffix–– and that formation sounds more natural–– it’s poor style to use the two-word form with more or most.” (Garner 187)

What are comparative adjectives?

Comparative adjectives exist to compare two or more objects they modify in a sentence, where one noun is ‘more so’ than the other. For example,

“The dog is small, but the cat is smaller.”

For the sentence above, we compare the size of a dog and cat (two nouns) using the adjective “small.” But since the cat is ‘more small’ than the dog, you would use the comparative “smaller” instead.

As you might have noticed, comparative adjectives typically end adjectives with the suffix -er or -ier such as bigger, cleaner, nicer, or prettier. But when adjectives end with the suffix -est, that means they are in their superlative form.

Similarly to a comparative adjective, a superlative compares one noun against all other nouns as ‘the most’ or the ‘highest form’ of that adjective. For example,

“Linda is the prettiest girl in school.”

For this sentence, we are comparing Linda (a noun) to other girls (nouns) at school. The sentence implies how all of the girls at school are pretty, but since Linda is the “prettiest,” she is the ‘most pretty’ of them all.

What is the comparative and superlative of clear?

Circling back to our original adjective, clear, we write the comparative and superlative forms as such:

Adjective: Clear
Comparative: Clearer
Superlative: Clearest

When to use more or most?

There are circumstances when we need to use determiners like ‘more’ or ‘most,’ and that’s when an adjective contains three (sometimes two) or more syllables. For example,

More honest (two syllables)
More beautiful (three syllables)
More pretentious (three syllables)
More quantifiable (five syllables)

Some adjectives also provide the option of using a comparative and superlative form in addition to “more” or “most” (187). For example:

Common (adj.): commoner, commonest, or more/most common.
Naive (adj.): Naiver, naivest, or more/most naive.

What is the meaning of clearer?

The word clearer is the comparative form of the adjective “clear.” Additional word forms of “clear” include “clearest” (superlative), “clearly” (adverb), and “clearable” (adjective).

Based on The New Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of clear, we can rephrase the meaning of clearer as:

1. More perceivable, understandable, or interpretable in a way that is more obvious, less unambiguous, and with absolutely no doubt or confusion. For example,

“She spoke clearer after completing her speech therapy class.”
“After we have a clearer idea of what to expect, we will let you know.”
“Your revised essay is much clearer than the first and second drafts.”
“Our last professor was clearer about classroom expectations than our current one.”

2. More physically transparent. For example,

“The window is clearer after you clean it.”
“Mother’s diamond ring is clearer than grandma’s.”
“The new microscope lens allows us to see organisms closer and clearer than ever.”

3. More free of clouds, mist, rain, or haze. For example,

“The sky should be clearer today than it was yesterday.”
“The South Pacific is clearer than the Pacific Northwest.”
“You can see clearer 20 ft up the mountain.”

4. Less blemished skin. For example,

“My face is clearer because I stopped consuming sugar.”
“Their skin is clearer than mine.”

5. Freer of any obstructions or unwanted objects, feelings, or conditions. For example,

“The garage is clearer now that I’ve donated our storage.”
“My conscience is clearer because I admitted my wrongdoings.”
“Her blood tests are clearer now, but there are still trace amounts of white blood cells.”

Synonyms of clear

Apparent, bright, certain, conclusive, clear-cut, crystal, crystalline, decisive, distinct, evident, fair, faultless, free, implicit, luminous, obvious, open, plain, see-through, straightforward, sure, transparent, unambiguous, unambivalent, unmistakable.

Antonyms of clear

Ambiguous, blocked, clogged, clouded, cryptic, dark, doubtful, dubious, equivocal, guilty, hesitant, inconclusive, indecisive, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obscure, stormy, stuffed, unapparent, uncertain, unclarified, unclear, wavering.

Etymology of clear

According to The American Heritage Dictionary, the word clear comes from Middle English cler via Old French. However, the original source stems from Latin clārus, where it meant ‘clear’ or ‘bright.’

General rules for using clear, clearer, and clearest in a sentence

#1. Stay clear of “more clear” or “most clear”

Use comparative “clearer” or superlative “clearest” instead of “more clear” or “most clear.”

Correct:

“The weatherman said to expect clearer skies tomorrow.”
“My English teacher said I’m the clearest writer in class.”

Incorrect:

“Grammarly makes my writing more clear by providing alternate word choices.”
“Google Ngrams is the most clearest software for linguistic timelines.”

#2. Less is more with “unclear” and “less clear”

Avoid using “less” or “least” with “clearer” or “clearest.” Use “unclear,” “less clear,” or “least clear” instead.

Correct:

“It is less clear if The United States invented hamburgers or not.”
“My English teacher’s exam was the least clear of all my finals.”

Incorrect:

“His handwriting was less clearer to read than yours.”
“My essay on traditional U.S. cuisines was the least clearest of all.”

Additional reading: clearer or more clear?

If you’ve made it this far, you clearly have an interest in English grammar. The Word Counter posts new lessons every week for topics, such as:

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Test Yourself!

How clear is your understanding of “clear vs. more clear”? Test your grammar-know-how with the following multiple-choice test.

True or false: American English uses “more clear” while British English prefers “clearer.”
a. True
b. False
The structural difference between “clear,” “clearer,” and “clearest” involves ___________.
a. Apostrophes
b. Suffixes
c. Hyphens
d. Prefixes
One-syllable adjectives end with ___________ for the comparative degree.
a. -ier
b. -er
c. -est
d. A or B
Superlative adjectives consist of ___________.
a. One-syllable words
b. Two-syllable words
c. Three-syllable words
d. Two-to-three syllable words or more
The adverbial form of “clear” is ___________.
a. Clearest
b. Clearer
c. Clearly
d. Clearable
Which of the following is an incorrect comparative adjective?
a. Cleverer
b. Horribler
c. Incredibler
d. Funniest

Answers

Sources

“Clear.” The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th ed., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2020.
“Clear.” Lexico, Oxford University Press, 2020.
“Clear.” The New Oxford American Dictionary, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 2010, p. 322.
Garner, B. “Comparatives and superlatives.” Garner’s Modern American Usage, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 2009, p. 187.
“The comparative and the superlative.” Resources for Learning English, EF Education First, 2020.

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Both the word “clearer” and the phrase “more clear” are examples of the comparative form. The comparative form is one of three degrees of comparison in English.

The correct choice is typically “clearer,” not “more clear” when using degrees of comparison. When forming the comparative, we usually add the suffix -er to words of one syllable like “clear.” However, because “clearer” can be an awkward word to pronounce, some people prefer to use “more clear.”

The rules that govern degrees of comparison are a lot simpler than many rules of English grammar. However, as with all grammatical rules in English, there are many exceptions. Continue reading to learn more about degrees of comparison and how to use them correctly in your writing.

A Brief Guide to Degrees of Comparison

Degrees of comparison refers to the formulation of the same adjective in different ways to indicate a comparison between two or more ideas.

There are three degrees of comparison: the positive, the comparative, and the superlative (source).

The Positive Degree

The positive degree refers to the form of the adjective that you are probably most familiar with. It doesn’t compare objects but simply describes an object or person. Consider these examples:

Mark is tall.

In this sentence, the adjective tall describes Mark. There is no comparison of Mark’s height to that of any other person.

The classroom is messy.

In this sentence, the adjective messy describes the classroom. There is no comparison of this room to any other.

The Comparative Degree

The comparative degree compares two objects or people (source).

Usually, you will write in the comparative form by adding the suffix -er to the end of the positive form of the adjective — although, as we will see, it is not always that simple! Consider these examples of the comparative degree:

Mark is taller than Emma.

In this sentence, the comparative adjective taller does not describe Mark’s height in isolation but, instead, describes his height compared to Emma’s height.

The classroom is messier than my office.

In this sentence, the comparative adjective messier describes the state of the classroom in comparison to that of my office. Note that we first replace the “y” at the end of the word “messy” with an “i” before adding the suffix -est.

The Superlative Degree

The superlative degree compares three or more objects or people. Usually, you will form the superlative by adding the suffix -est to the end of the positive form of the adjective. Consider these examples:

Mark is the tallest boy on the basketball team.

In this sentence, the superlative adjective “tallest” compares Mark to the other boys on the basketball team, which we can assume is a group of several people.

My classroom is the messiest one in the school.

In this sentence, the superlative adjective messiest compares my classroom to the rest of the classrooms in the school. Note that, just as with the comparative form, we replace the –y at the end of the word “messy” with an –i before we add the suffix.

Rules for Forming Degrees of Comparison

As we know from the examples above, the first and simplest rule for forming the comparative is to add the suffix -er to the positive form of the adjective.

And the simplest rule for forming the superlative is to add the suffix -est to the positive form of the adjective.

These rules almost always apply to adjectives that have one or two syllables in the positive form. Consider these examples:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
small	smaller	smallest
big	bigger	biggest
strange	stranger	strangest
hungry	hungrier	hungriest
happy	happier	happiest
narrow	narrower	narrowest

As we’ve already seen, the –y on the end of the word “hungry” changes to –i before adding the suffix.

You will be able to see from the examples above that a few other basic rules apply.

When the positive adjective already ends in –e, you will simply add –r or –st. When the positive adjective is a single syllable ending in a hard consonant like -g, you will double the final consonant before you add the suffix -er or -est.

Adjective with Three Syllables or More

The second rule when forming degrees of comparison is that adjectives of three syllables or more do not receive a suffix at all.

Instead, you will add the word “more” before the adjective to form the comparative and the word “most” to form the superlative. Consider these examples:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
beautiful	More beautiful	Most beautiful
delicious	More delicious	Most delicious
horrible	More horrible	Most horrible
positive	More positive	Most positive

Exceptions

The third basic rule is one you will know from all English grammar lessons: there are always exceptions. In some cases, a two-syllable word may sound awkward when you add the suffix. Consider this example:

Helen is cleverer than Amanda.

The word “cleverer” is technically a correct form of the comparative, but it is a mouthful to pronounce, so you might prefer to use “more clever” instead:

Helen is more clever than Amanda.

To learn more about this particular degree of comparison, read our article on cleverer or more clever.

Adding “More” or “Most”

There are also many cases where most consider it incorrect to convert the two-syllable positive adjective into the comparative or the superlative by adding -er or -est. Instead, you will need to use the addition of “more” or “most.”

For example:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
active	More active(not “activer”)	Most active (not “activest”)
cunning	More cunning(not “cunninger”)	Most cunning(not “cunningest”)
proper	More proper (not “properer”)	Most proper(not “properest”)
faithful	More faithful(not “faithfuller”)	Most faithful(not “faithfullest”)
famous	More famous(not “famouser”)	Most famous(not “famousest”)
complete	More complete(not “completer”)	Most complete(not “completest”)

This rule applies broadly to adjectives that end in -ous, -ive, or -ful (source). It also applies when the positive adjective has two syllables, and the emphasis falls on the second syllable (source).

But, in other cases, adding a suffix forms a word that is awkward or difficult to pronounce. Read the incorrect versions above out loud, and you will see why! Experiment to work out what sounds right and wrong to you.

Irregular Degrees of Comparison

There are some adjectives that wander even further from the basic rules we have set out. These are certain irregular degrees of comparison in which the comparative and superlative forms are completely different words from the positive adjective (source).

Here are some examples:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
good	Better(not “gooder”)	Best(not “goodest”)
bad	Worse(not “badder”)	Worst(not “baddest”)
many	More(not “manier”)	Most(not “maniest”)

Unfortunately, you will simply have to learn these irregular forms and others by heart.

So, Is There a Word “Clearer”?

From what we have discussed so far, you should be able to conclude that the word “clearer” is a perfectly correct comparative form of the positive adjective “clear.”

This is because the positive adjective “clear” has only one syllable, so it is correct to add the suffix -er to form the comparative “clearer.” Let’s look at an example using these words in a sentence:

My physics teacher’s explanation of gravity is clear.

In this example, the word clear is the positive form of the adjective. We are not comparing my teacher’s explanations to anything else.

Mrs. Naidoo’s explanation of gravity is clearer than Mr. Brown’s explanation.

In this example, the word clearer is the comparative form of the adjective. We are comparing two things: Mrs. Naidoo’s explanation and Mr. Brown’s explanation.

However, some people find the word clearer awkward to pronounce, and, in many cases, some consider it correct to use “more clear” instead:

Mrs. Naidoo’s explanation of gravity is more clear than Mr. Brown’s explanation.

While this form does not follow the rules we have set out above, it is not incorrect. There is no difference in meaning between example 2 and example 3. Choosing between the two is a matter of style rather than grammatical correctness.

However, it is very important to note that you cannot use both the suffix -er and the word “more” to create the comparative form of the adjective. Consider this example:

Mrs. Naidoo’s explanation of gravity is more clearer than Mr. Brown’s explanation.

The suffix -er indicates the comparative in the word “clearer,” which makes the addition of the word “more” repetitive. This grammatical error is known as a double comparative (source).

To learn more about the double comparative error, read our article on healthier or more healthier.

Applying Degrees of Comparison to Adverbs

You can also apply degrees of comparison to adverbs, which are words that describe the verb in a sentence.

Broadly speaking, the same rules apply when you form degrees of comparison for an adjective: you will add the suffix -er to form the comparative and the suffix -est to form the superlative (source). Consider these examples:

Positive adverb	Comparative	Superlative
fast	faster	fastest
late	later	latest
soon	sooner	soonest

However, remember that for many adjectives, you will add the suffix -ly to the word. For example:

Adjective	Adverb
quick	quickly
calm	calmly
angry	angrily
clear	clearly

In this case, you do not add a suffix. Instead, we form the comparative by adding the word “more” before the adverb, and we form the superlative by adding the word “most” before the adverb (source):

Adverb	Comparative	Superlative
quickly	More quickly	Most quickly
calmly	More calmly	Most calmly
angrily	More angrily	Most angrily
clearly	More clearly	Most clearly

Consider these sentences to understand how we use these adverb degrees of comparison:

Dominic ran more quickly than his sister and reached home before her.

In this example, the comparative adverb more quickly compares two things: the speed at which Dominic ran and the speed at which his sister ran.

When we had to retrench our staff, Nadia took the news most calmly out of everyone.

In this example, the superlative adverb most calmly compares more than two things: how Nadia took the news and how the rest of the staff took the news.

Mom spoke more angrily to me than to my brother Adam when she came home and found the cookie jar empty.

In this example, the comparative adverb more angrily compares two things: how Mom spoke to me and how Mom spoke to Adam.

Irregular Adverbial Degrees of Comparison

Just as some adjectives form degrees of comparison that are completely irregular, so do some adverbs. Here are some examples:

Adverb	Comparative	Superlative
well	better	best
badly	worse	worst

So, Can You Say “More Clearly”?

From our discussion above, you should now be able to see that the phrase “more clearly” is the correct way to formulate the superlative of the adjective “clearly.” Consider these examples:

My new boss laid out my duties clearly.

The positive adverb clearly describes the manner in which my boss laid out my duties.

My new boss explains things more clearly than my old boss did.

The comparative adverb more clearly compares two things: the way in which my new boss explains things and the way in which my old boss used to explain things.

Out of all the employers I have worked for, my new boss explains things the most clearly.

The superlative adverb most clearly compares more than two things: the way in which my new boss explains things and the ways in which all previous bosses have explained things.

Final Thoughts

Forming degrees of comparison is quite simple, although as with most rules of English grammar, there are many complications and exceptions that may confuse you. But grasping these basic rules is the first step to using degrees of comparison correctly.

Investing in a good dictionary and a style guide will also help you to understand the meaning and grammar of the words you are using and the most effective ways to express yourself.

Consider purchasing The Oxford New Essential Dictionary and Dreyer’s English from Amazon.

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What part of speech is the word clear?
Is it correct to say more clear?
What kind of adjective is clear?
What is another word for clearer?
Do we say cleverer or more clever?
Is cleverest a real word?
Is it more friendly or friendlier?
Is Betterer a word?
What does the word Betterer mean?
How do you check if a sentence is grammatically correct Python?
How do you fix a sentence in Python?
How do you check grammar in Python?
How do I install a language checker?
How do you check which language is it?
How does the use of language vary?
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
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Is Czech easy to learn?
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someone’s conscience is clear: She had done her duty, and her conscience was clear. have a clear conscience: I have a clear conscience….clear Definitions and Synonyms ‌‌‌

What part of speech is the word clear?

adverb

Is it correct to say more clear?

The correct choice is typically “clearer,” not “more clear” when using degrees of comparison. When forming the comparative, we usually add the suffix -er to words of one syllable like “clear.” However, because “clearer” can be an awkward word to pronounce, some people prefer to use “more clear.”

What kind of adjective is clear?

someone’s conscience is clear: She had done her duty, and her conscience was clear. have a clear conscience: I have a clear conscience….clear Definitions and Synonyms ‌‌‌

adjective	clear
comparative	clearer
superlative	clearest

What is another word for clearer?

Clearer Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for clearer?

plainer	directer
more obvious	more evident
more unambivalent	more perspicuous
more pellucid	more transpicuous
more cogent	more clear-cut

Do we say cleverer or more clever?

English – U.S. You can use “more clever” or “cleverer”, as the comparative of clever; and you can use “most clever” or “cleverest,” as the superlative of clever.

Is cleverest a real word?

Yes, cleverest is a word. The cleverest and the most clever are both acceptable to use. The cleverest is much more common.

Is it more friendly or friendlier?

‘Friendly’ is an adjective. You can use ‘friendlier’ and ‘friendliest’ as well as ‘more/most friendly’. I’m an American native speaker and also an ESL teacher. You hear both forms because both forms are correct.

Is Betterer a word?

noun. A person who or thing which makes something better; an improver. world-betterer.

What does the word Betterer mean?

How do you check if a sentence is grammatically correct Python?

Check out NLTK. They have support for grammars that you can use to parse your sentence. You can define a grammar, or use one that is provided, along with a context-free parser. If the sentence parses, then it has valid grammar; if not, then it doesn’t.

How do you fix a sentence in Python?

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How do I install a language checker?

language-check

Example usage. From the interpreter:
Installation. To install via pip: $ pip install –upgrade language-check.
Prerequisites. Python 3.3+ (or 2.7)
Vim plugin. To use language-check in Vim, install Syntastic and use the following settings:

How do you check which language is it?

Google Translate To use it, copy some text in the unknown language and head to Google Translate. Paste your text in the box on the left. Above this, you should see a Detect Language option. If this doesn’t appear, click the dropdown arrow to show all supported languages and select Detect Language.

How does the use of language vary?

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What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

Czech

What do Czech people look like?

jpg . Many Czechs have brown hair and blue eyes, but you can also meet people who look like typical Scandinavians, with fair hair and blue eyes, or like some South Europeans, with dark complexion, dark eyes and dark hair, or typical gingers, who could come from Ireland.

Is Czech easy to learn?

People often say that Czech is one of the most difficult languages in the world. An English person, however, might find Czech very hard because the grammar structure and words are very different to English. Our students are mostly English speakers and they know that learning Czech is not always a breeze.

What should I avoid in Prague?

What to Avoid in Prague: Tourist Schlock

Karlova Street.
Concerts — or anything for that matter – sold by people in period costumes.
Wenceslas Square at Night.
Astronomical Clock Show on the Hour.
Prague’s Scams and Overcharging at Tourist Restaurants.

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Каждый, кто изучает английский язык, может подтвердить, что в нем много загадок и секретов, и чтобы овладеть им, нужно выучить огромное количество правил, которые — в свою очередь — часто нарушаются! Одним из вопросов, интересующих тех, кто движется навстречу к знаниям, является сравнительная и превосходная степень прилагательных. Как правильно сказать make things clearer или more clear? Мы решили прояснить ситуацию, поскольку сегодня именно по этому поводу спорят многие специалисты. Давайте разберемся вместе, но для начала посмотрим на правило, а затем выясним, можно ли его нарушать.

Степени сравнения прилагательных

Что такое сравнительная и превосходная степень? Прилагательные в сравнительной степени используются для сравнения двух вещей:

You need a bigger bottle to keep vinegar –тебе нужна бутылка побольше, чтобы хранить уксус.
My apple is sweeter than yours – мое яблоко слаще твоего.
I am luckier today – сегодня я еще более везучий.

Прилагательные в превосходной степени используются, когда признак в одном предмете выражен сильнее, чем во всех остальных, и им всегда предшествует артикль «the».

This tree is the highest in our garden – это дерево самое высокое в нашем саду.
Wedding was the brightest event of my life – свадьба была самым ярким событием моей жизни.
John was the tallest boy at school. – Джон был самым высоким мальчиком в школе.

Из примеров видно, что односложные прилагательные образуют сравнительную степень прибавлением окончания ‘-er’ и превосходную — окончания ‘-est’.

Что касается сравнительной и превосходной степени многосложных прилагательных, здесь нам потребуются слова ‘more’ и ‘most’:

Incredible – more incredible – the most incredible
Horrible – more horrible – the most horrible
Important – more important – the most important

Подробнее о степенях сравнения имен прилагательных читайте в посте «The adjective – имя прилагательное» и смотрите в нашем видеоуроке:

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Итак, как правильно — clearer или more clear?

Основное правило говорит нам, что т.к. clear – это односложное прилагательное, ему не нужно ‘more’ для образования сравнительной степени, однако наша реальность подтверждает, что обе формы широко используются как в устной речи, так и в письменной – достаточно просто воспользоваться поисковой системой Google, чтобы увидеть миллионы примеров. Это подтверждает то, что сначала люди нарушают правила, а впоследствии это становится нормой.

В данном случае остается только полагаться на личную симпатию к двум формам и выбирать ту, которая нравится больше. Но, как видно из примеров, наводнивших всемирную паутину, clearer чаще фигурирует в разговорной речи, а more clear используется в более формальном контексте:

Thanks, now it is clearer for me.
Thank you, you have made it more clear for me.

Однако не стоит думать на примере clear, что и для других прилагательных приемлемо подобное – в остальных случаях работает стандартное правило.

И еще нужно запомнить, что нельзя использовать и ‘-er’ и ‘more’ одновременно – либо одну форму, либо другую. Никогда не говорите что-то вроде: More clearer, т.к. clearer уже означает ‘more clear’, а если совместить две формы получится что-то вроде ‘more more clear’, что будет звучать нелепо.

И напоследок еще один совет: если в каком-то грамматическом тесте будут оба варианта, не колеблясь отмечайте clearer как правильное, так как в тестах требуется соблюдение классических правил грамматики.

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What is the comparative and superlative of clearly?
Is it more clear or clearer?
What is the comparative word for clearly?
How can I be clearer?
Is the word clearer correct?
What is the superlative of dark?
How do you use clearer in a sentence?
What is the meaning of clearly?
Have a clearer view meaning?
Who is a clearer?
What is the meaning of cleverest?
What does lucid mean?
What does Clear Cache mean?
Why should I clear my cache?
How often should I clear my cache?
What happens if I clear my cache?
Is clearing cache harmful?
Will clearing cache delete pictures?
Does clearing cache delete history?
How do I clear my cache without deleting history?
Is it good to clear your browsing history?
Why is it important to clear cache and cookies?
Should you clear cookies?
Will clearing cache improve speed?
What happens when you clear cookies?
Can deleting cookies cause problems?
How often should I clear cookies?
Do cookies slow down computer?

Clearer is already a comparative form, more is also used for comparative. It is meaningless to use two comparatives at the same time. Hence, it is incorrect to say “more clearer”. Clearly, clearer is more clear in terms of the natural choice based on the syllable rule of grammar.

What is the comparative and superlative of clearly?

clearly (comparative clearlier or more clearly, superlative clearliest or most clearly)

Is it more clear or clearer?

What is the comparative word for clearly?

more clearly

How can I be clearer?

How can I be more clear?

Think first. Read second.
Refine. Refine again.
Focus on context and structure more than length. Put more of your effort into thoughtfully organizing and introducing your ideas, than in trying to limit them to a defined number or page length.
Start with the punchline.
Think, write and speak as yourself.

Is the word clearer correct?

Clearer is the correct comparative adjective for describing something as “more clear.” If something is the “most clear,” use superlative “clearest.”

What is the superlative of dark?

The superlative form of dark; most dark.

How do you use clearer in a sentence?

Clearer sentence example

Things will be a bit clearer in the morning.
Everything seemed clearer , as though she had come out of a fog.
Richard Strauss, in his edition of Berlioz’s works on Instrumentation, paradoxically characterizes the classical orchestral style as that which was derived from chamber-music.

What is the meaning of clearly?

: in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. : in a way that is certain : without doubt. See the full definition for clearly in the English Language Learners Dictionary.

Have a clearer view meaning?

adj. 1 free from darkness or obscurity; bright. 2 (of weather) free from dullness or clouds. 3 transparent. clear water.

Who is a clearer?

clearer(Noun) Someone who or something which clears.

What is the meaning of cleverest?

1. a. Mentally quick and original; bright: a clever student. b. Skilled at accomplishing things, especially with the hands: a clever carpenter.

What does lucid mean?

1a : suffused with light : luminous. b : translucent snorkeling in the lucid sea. 2 : having full use of one’s faculties : sane. 3 : clear to the understanding : intelligible.

What does Clear Cache mean?

Clear cache from third-party apps App cache is similar to browser cache. It’s small bits of information stored to speed up your experience using an app. Clearing cache is a quick and easy way to free up space and (hopefully) fix a misbehaving app. Clearing app cache will not delete app data like account information.

Why should I clear my cache?

Deleting the cache data helps to troubleshoot, helps to increase the loading time of web pages and increases the performance of your computer. If the browser doesn’t load the new version of the site, even if there have been changes on the site since the last visit, the cache can cause issues with the view.

How often should I clear my cache?

I will suggest you to clear cached data every week or two, since it has some minor impact on your device if left for long time but by saying that don’t delete it every hour or every time after you use it it is not a good idea.

What happens if I clear my cache?

When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.

Is clearing cache harmful?

It’s not bad to clear your cached data now and then. Some refer to this data as “junk files,” meaning it just sits and piles up on your device. Clearing the cache helps keep things clean, but don’t rely on it as a solid method for making new space.

Will clearing cache delete pictures?

Clearing the cache will NOT remove Any photos from your device or computer. That action would require a deletion. What WILL happen is, the Data files that are stored Temporarily in your device’s Memory, thats the Only thing deleted once the cache is cleared.

Does clearing cache delete history?

This will open a dialog box to delete your browsing browsing, as well as your download history (it won’t delete the actual downloaded files), cookies, cached images and files (which help load pages faster when you revisit), saved passwords, and more.

How do I clear my cache without deleting history?

Clear your cache without clearing your browsing history

Tap the menu button (three dots) at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Clear cache button.

Is it good to clear your browsing history?

Your browser tends to hold onto information, and over time this can cause problems with logging in to or loading websites. It is always a good idea to clear out your cache, or browser history, and clear cookies on a regular basis.

Why is it important to clear cache and cookies?

Should you clear cookies?

It’s always a good idea to clear out the cache, or browser history, and clear cookies on a regular basis. The drawback to this is that your saved usernames and passwords will be deleted and you’ll need to re-enter them. But on the plus side, your privacy is more secure and your browser will work better.

Will clearing cache improve speed?

You should occasionally clear the cache on your Windows 10 computer, to help your system run faster and reclaim disk space. A cache is a set of temporary files used by a program or the operating system. Sometimes, the cache in Windows can slow down your PC, or cause other problems.

What happens when you clear cookies?

When you delete cookies from your computer, you erase information saved in your browser, including your account passwords, website preferences, and settings. Deleting your cookies can be helpful if you share your computer or device with other people and don’t want them to see your browsing history.

Can deleting cookies cause problems?

Cookies can also cause problems when websites get updated (they may store old information that’s not helpful any longer) or get corrupted by data being accidentally written into it in the wrong format. If you are experiencing issues using a website after an update, clearing your cookies could help fix the problem.

How often should I clear cookies?

once a month

Do cookies slow down computer?

Performance. As the number of persistent cookies builds up on your computer, they can contribute to slow Internet performance. Deleting the cookies can lead to faster overall Internet access, but may also cause slower access to the sites you visit frequently.

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Asked by: Prof. Jensen Kunde DDS

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Clearer is already a comparative form, more is also used for comparative. It is meaningless to use two comparatives at the same time. Hence, it is incorrect to say “more clearer”. Clearly, clearer is more clear in terms of the natural choice based on the syllable rule of grammar.

Is it correct to say clearer?

Both «more clear» and «clearer» are acceptable: Your answer is more clear than mine. Your answer is clearer than mine. Frequency of use: clearer than is twice as common as more clear than, although both are common.

Should you say clearer or more clear?

So, clearer or more clear? The basic rules tell us that because clear is a one syllable adjective there is no need to use ‘more. ‘ But the reality is that in everyday usage, both are perfectly acceptable, and you’ll often hear and see both being used.

What is the correct degree of Clear?

The word clearer is the comparative form of the adjective “clear.” Additional word forms of “clear” include “clearest” (superlative), “clearly” (adverb), and “clearable” (adjective).

Can you be more clear meaning?

Asking someone to be more clear implies that he has not expressed himself properly but from your last post it seems the problem is that you don’t have the ability to understand him. There are many ways to ask a person to explain what he means in such a situation.

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How do you use clearer in a sentence?

Clearer sentence example

Things will be a bit clearer in the morning. …
Everything seemed clearer , as though she had come out of a fog. …
Richard Strauss, in his edition of Berlioz’s works on Instrumentation, paradoxically characterizes the classical orchestral style as that which was derived from chamber-music.

Do the dirty on SB meaning?

to treat someone very badly and unfairly. He really did the dirty on her. Synonyms and related words. To be cruel or unkind to someone.

Can you say more clever?

You can use «more clever» or «cleverer», as the comparative of clever; and you can use «most clever» or «cleverest,» as the superlative of clever. However, it is safer to use «more» in most cases when dealing with anything other than a one syllable root word as I will explain below.

How do I become more clear?

How can I be more clear?

Think first. Read second. …
Refine. Refine again. …
Focus on context and structure more than length. …
Start with the punchline. …
Think, write and speak as yourself.

Is more clean grammatically correct?

This is not correct. Don’t use this phrase. «Clean» follows the typical pattern for creating comparative adjectives in English.

What is another word for make clear?

explain; make explicit; make clear. make clear; make clearer; elucidate; illustrate; explain; correct; visualize; visualise.

Is more easy correct grammar?

Easier is an adjective and more easily is an adverbial phrase. Easier describes “updates”, not how they are applied. A good way to remember the difference: … You answered it more easily than I could have done it (adverbial phrase).

Can you say more happy?

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.

Is clearer an adverb?

clear (verb) clear (adverb) clear (noun) clear–cut (adjective)

What does Am I clear mean?

it means am i right?

How can I talk more clearly?

How to Speak More Clearly to NaturallySpeaking

Avoid skipping words. …
Speak long phrases or full sentences. …
Make sure you pronounce even small words like “a” and “the.” If, like most people, you normally pronounce the word “a” as “uh,” keep doing so. …
Avoid running words together.

Is clear a Colour?

While acknowledging debates as to whether the absence of all colors is itself a color (it is), Xerox stands by its choice of clear, the same color (or non-color) as fishbowls, windows and cellophane.

Is it more friendly or friendlier?

‘Friendly’ is an adjective. You can use ‘friendlier’ and ‘friendliest’ as well as ‘more/most friendly’. I’m an American native speaker and also an ESL teacher. You hear both forms because both forms are correct.

Is clever a doing word?

clever at doing something: He’s clever at concealing his feelings about her. clever with: To be a carpenter you’ve got to be clever with your hands (=good at making things).

What is a adjective for good?

great, satisfying, exceptional, positive, acceptable, satisfactory, valuable, superb, marvelous, bad, wonderful, favorable, excellent, respectable, honest, useful, talented, efficient, reliable, able.

Did the nasty meaning?

Filters. (euphemistic, informal) To engage in sexual intercourse.

What does I’m doing me mean?

1. While it’s user based, Urban Dictionary has your answer. The phrase «doing me» refers to the speaker focusing on their own well-being. «The act of taking care of yourself first. Making yourself happy.

What does doing someone mean?

I do know «do someone» is often used meaning «having sex» in a very casual or maybe «vulgar» way, and I would not have used it unless the context was obvious. Also this is from the Oxford dictionary (online)

Can something be clearer?

Clearer is already a comparative form, more is also used for comparative. It is meaningless to use two comparatives at the same time. Hence, it is incorrect to say “more clearer”. Clearly, clearer is more clear in terms of the natural choice based on the syllable rule of grammar.

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Both “more clear” and “clearer” are acceptable: Your answer is more clear than mine. Your answer is clearer than mine. Frequency of use: clearer than is twice as common as more clear than, although both are common.

Do you say more clear or clearer?

So, clearer or more clear? The basic rules tell us that because clear is a one syllable adjective there is no need to use ‘more. ‘ But the reality is that in everyday usage, both are perfectly acceptable, and you’ll often hear and see both being used.

How do you say thank you for explaining?

What’s another way to say: Thanks for explaining what happened to me. Thanks for clarifying the situation up for me. Thanks for clarifying the situation up to me.

What is the superlative form of clearly?

What is the meaning of clearer? The word clearer is the comparative form of the adjective “clear.” Additional word forms of “clear” include “clearest” (superlative), “clearly” (adverb), and “clearable” (adjective).

What does it mean to make something clearer?

If you make something clear, you say something in a way that makes it impossible for there to be any doubt about your meaning, wishes, or intentions.

What is the definition of clearer?

clearer. noun. Definition of clearer (Entry 2 of 2) : a person or thing that clears or clears away something Cromwell reminds sidewalk clearers that they can’t fling, blow or plow snow into city streets.—

Do you say thanks for explanation or thanks for making it clear?

It (your explanation) makes it clear. And any other colloquial way of saying it? The first is OK, but the others are unnatural. You could also say Thank you for your (clear / detailed) explanation or Thanks for clarifying. Note that we say thank you, not thanks you, and I don’t advise using below (or above) before a noun.

Do you say more clearer or more clear?

More clearer. One thing to remember is that you either use ‘-er’ or ‘more’ but never both. So you would never say: More clearer – clearer already means ‘more clear’, so this would be like saying ‘more more clear’, which is incorrect.

How to make a word clearer in English?

English Grammar Help: Clearer or More Clear? 1 Comparative adjectives compare two things: 2 Superlative adjectives compare more than two things, and we use the with superlatives: 3 Now, the basic rules are: So, clearer or more clear? The basic rules tell us that because clear is a one syllable adjective there is no need to use ‘more.’

What’s the best way to say thank you?

Thanks for explaining to me the concept in detail. Thanks you. It (your explanation) makes it clear. And any other colloquial way of saying it? The first is OK, but the others are unnatural. You could also say Thank you for your (clear / detailed) explanation or Thanks for clarifying.

Which is more clear thank you or more clear?

While more clear might be considered to be more formal: “Thank you, you have helped to make it more clear for me” But clear is a special case. In most instances the basic rule still stands – a one syllable adjective uses ‘-er’ while longer adjectives require the addition of ‘more.’

Do you say thanks or thanks for explaining?

+1. The first is OK, but the others are unnatural. You could also say Thank you for your (clear / detailed) explanation or Thanks for clarifying. Note that we say thank you, not thanks you, and I don’t advise using below (or above) before a noun.

When to say thank you for the clarification?

“Thank you for the clarification” is something you say when someone has cleared up the air and explained something that might have been confusing to you. It is a formal expression, one that is best used in professional correspondence.

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