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worse

The correct spelling is worse.

How to pronounce worse

/wɜːs/
adjective

IPA: /wɜːs/

Say it like: Wor-se

The correct spelling is worse. Unfavorable; negative; not good. For example: "Abducting children is bad for mothers."

Usage Examples

Abducting children is bad for mothers.

Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?

It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Unfavorable; negative; not good.
  2. 2.Not suitable or fitting.
  3. 3.Not appropriate, of manners etc.
  4. 4.Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
  5. 5.Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.

adverb

  1. 1.In a bad manner.
  2. 2.Very much; to a great degree.
  3. 3.Not well; imperfectly, badly; hardly.

noun

  1. 1.Loss; disadvantage; defeat.
  2. 2.That which is worse; something less good.

verb

  1. 1.To make worse; to put at disadvantage; to discomfit.

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