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nicer

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈnaɪsɝ// UK //nˈaɪsɐ// nicer

adj. more pleasant, kind, or attractive than something else. You use it to compare two things and say which one you like more.

adj. the comparative form of 'nice', indicating a greater degree of pleasantness, kindness, or aesthetic appeal. Typically follows a linking verb or precedes a noun in a comparative structure.


SIMPLE

The weather is much nicer today than it was yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

We moved to a nicer neighborhood because we wanted more parks and less traffic for the children.

COMPLEX

Although the first hotel was adequate, the second one offered a significantly nicer view of the coastline and much better service.

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Comparative form of 'nice'. Often followed by 'than' when comparing two specific items.

Pitfall

more nicernicerNicer is already a comparative form; adding 'more' creates a double comparative error.

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