Word
louder
Phoneticsloud·er
US/ˈɫaʊdɝ/
UK/lˈaʊdɐ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“Can you make the music a bit louder?”
“The crowd became much louder once the home team scored the winning goal in the final minute.”
“As the storm approached the coast, the crashing of the waves grew steadily louder until the sound drowned out all conversation on the porch.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Comparative form of the adjective 'loud'; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.
Pitfall
more louder
louder
'Louder' is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a redundant double comparative.
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