When do we use “more” instead of “-er”?

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Usage of "more" with longer adjectives like "more beautiful" or "more intelligent." Short adjectives, especially one-syllable words like "fast" or "tall," usually take the "-er" form, such as "faster" or "taller."

Examples:

  • Vijay is more powerful than Ajay.

  • This TV show is more interesting than the oth

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