Word
crazier
Phoneticscra·zier
US/ˈkɹeɪziɝ/
UK/kɹˈeɪzɪɐ/
Definition
adj. more unusual, wild, or silly than something else. You use this to compare two things that are very strange or exciting.
adj. the comparative form of 'crazy'; describes a higher degree of mental instability, eccentricity, or intensity. Often used to compare situations or ideas that are increasingly improbable or chaotic.
Examples
“This new plan is even crazier than the last one.”
“After the first storm, we thought things were bad, but the second week brought even crazier weather.”
“The plot of the sequel is significantly crazier than the original, abandoning all pretense of realism in favor of high-octane action and surrealist humor.”
Examples
simple
“This new plan is even crazier than the last one.”
contextual
“After the first storm, we thought things were bad, but the second week brought even crazier weather.”
complex
“The plot of the sequel is significantly crazier than the original, abandoning all pretense of realism in favor of high-octane action and surrealist humor.”
Usage
Comparative form of the adjective 'crazy'. Follows the standard rule of changing 'y' to 'i' before adding the suffix '-er'.
Pitfall
more crazier
crazier
Learners often use 'more' with comparative adjectives that already have the '-er' ending, which is redundant.
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