“Meaner” vs. “More Mean”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 10, 2023
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The difference between “meaner” and “more mean”
- The phrase "more mean" is not commonly used in English.
- The correct comparative form of the adjective "mean" is "meaner."
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What is the definition of “meaner” and “more mean”?
Meaner
- Meaner is the comparative form of the adjective "mean", indicating a higher degree of unkindness or spitefulness.
- It is used to compare the level of meanness between two or more entities.
- An example of using "meaner" in a sentence is: "She became meaner towards her co-workers after she was passed for a promotion."
More mean
- The phrase "more mean" is not commonly used in English.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Meaner” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Meaner
7,450,000 results on the web
Examples
- The teacher became meaner when the students didn't listen to her the first time.
- John's dog growled at him and became meaner as he got closer to the food bowl.
- The movie's villain became meaner with every scene, making the audience hate him even more.
More mean
1,930,000 results on the web
Examples
- The phrase "more mean" is not commonly used in English.
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