English adjective: worse | |||
| 1. | worse (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability | ||
| Samples | This road is worse than the first one we took. The road is in worse shape than it was. She was accused of worse things than cheating and lying. | ||
| Similar | worsened | ||
| Domain usage | comparative, comparative degree | ||
| Antonyms | better | ||
| 2. | worse changed for the worse in health or fitness | ||
| Samples | I feel worse today. Her cold is worse. | ||
| Synonyms | worsened | ||
| Antonyms | better | ||
English noun: worse | |||
| 1. | worse (attribute) something inferior in quality or condition or effect | ||
| Samples | For better or for worse. Accused of cheating and lying and worse. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bad, badness | ||
English adverb: worse | |||
| 1. | worse (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner | ||
| Samples | He did worse on the second exam. | ||
| Domain usage | comparative, comparative degree | ||