worse Definition
comparative of 'bad'; more unpleasant, difficult, or severe than before or than something else.
Using worse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "worse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The weather is getting worse.
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Her condition is worse than yesterday.
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Things went from bad to worse.
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I feel worse today than I did yesterday.
worse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with worse
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The company's financial situation took a turn for the worse when they lost their biggest client.
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Not only did he forget my birthday, but he also broke my phone. To make matters worse, he didn't even apologize.
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After losing his job, he was worse off than he had ever been before.
Summary: worse in Brief
'Worse' [wɜːs] is the comparative form of 'bad,' meaning more unpleasant, difficult, or severe than before or than something else. It can be used to describe a person's physical or emotional state, as in 'I feel worse today than I did yesterday,' or a situation, as in 'Things went from bad to worse.' 'Worse' is often used in phrases like 'for the worse,' 'make matters worse,' and 'worse off,' which indicate a worsening of a situation.