Word
dirtier
Phoneticsdirt·i·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɝtiɝ/
UK/dˈɜːtɪɐ/
Definition
adj. having more dust, mud, or marks than something else.
adj. comparative of 'dirty'; showing a greater degree of soiling, grime, or impurity than something else.
Examples
“My shoes get dirtier when it rains.”
“The kitchen floor looks dirtier after the party, so we mop it before guests arrive.”
“The river runs dirtier downstream of the factory, carrying sediment and waste that dulls its once-clear surface.”
Examples
simple
“My shoes get dirtier when it rains.”
contextual
“The kitchen floor looks dirtier after the party, so we mop it before guests arrive.”
complex
“The river runs dirtier downstream of the factory, carrying sediment and waste that dulls its once-clear surface.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dirtier” in context.
Verb
01. dirtier than
“The kitchen floor is dirtier than the bedroom floor.”
adj + prep
02. get dirtier
“Our clothes get dirtier when we play outside.”
verb + adj
03. look dirtier
“Your shirt looks dirtier than mine.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. even dirtier
“His boots got even dirtier in the rain.”
adv + adj
05. much dirtier
“My hands are much dirtier than yours.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. dirtier floor
“We clean the dirtier floor first.”
adj + noun
07. dirtier shirt
“He wears a dirtier shirt to paint the house.”
adj + noun
08. dirtier shoe
“Leave your dirtier shoe by the door.”
adj + noun
09. dirtier than before
“After the rain, the road is dirtier than before.”
10. get dirtier every day
“His white shirt gets dirtier every day at school.”
11. much dirtier than
“My bike is much dirtier than your bike.”
Usage
Comparative of 'dirty'; typically followed by 'than' when the compared item is stated.
Pitfall
more dirtier than mine
dirtier than mine
Short adjectives form the comparative with -er alone; do not add 'more'.
Real-World Examples
“In other words, a kitchen sponge is 200,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat, and a dishcloth is 20,000 times dirtier.” “He warned that a return to kerosene, coal and biomass - linked to serious heart and lung disease - would quickly worsen indoor air pollution, making homes dirtier and more hazardous.” “Tested highchairs at all of the outlets were found to be dirtier than tables, apart from at McDonald's, where they were cleaner, and the Tesco cafe, which had the same level of bacteria.” “In other words, your kitchen sponge may be 200,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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