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heavier

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈhɛviɝ// UK //hˈɛviɐ// heav·ier

adj. having more weight than something else. You use this to compare two things when one is harder to lift or carry.

adj. possessing greater weight or mass relative to another object or standard. The comparative form of 'heavy'; used to establish a weight-based hierarchy between two entities.


SIMPLE

This box is heavier than the other one.

CONTEXTUAL

The movers decided to put the heavier furniture at the bottom of the truck to keep the load stable.

COMPLEX

Isotopic analysis reveals that the sample contains a higher concentration of heavier elements, suggesting it originated from a different part of the solar system than previously assumed.

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The comparative form of 'heavy'; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.

Pitfall

more heavierheavierLearners often use 'more' with comparative adjectives that already end in '-er'. Use only 'heavier'.

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