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louder

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫaʊdɝ// UK //lˈaʊdɐ// loud·er

adj. making more noise or having a higher volume than before. You use this to describe a sound that is easier to hear or more powerful.

adj. the comparative form of 'loud', indicating a higher amplitude of sound or greater intensity of volume.


SIMPLE

Can you make the music a bit louder?

CONTEXTUAL

The crowd became much louder once the home team scored the winning goal in the final minute.

COMPLEX

As the storm approached the coast, the crashing of the waves grew steadily louder until the sound drowned out all conversation on the porch.

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Usage

Comparative form of the adjective 'loud'; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.

Pitfall

more louderlouder'Louder' is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a redundant double comparative.

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