What does the suffix -ier mean?

The suffix "-ier" is used to form the comparative degree of adjectives, indicating that something is more of a quality than something else.

Here's a breakdown:

* -ier: Adds the meaning of "more" to an adjective.

* Comparative Degree: Compares two things or entities.

Examples:

* Happy: (adjective)

* Happier: (comparative) - This means "more happy".

* Strong: (adjective)

* Stronger: (comparative) - This means "more strong".

* Tall: (adjective)

* Taller: (comparative) - This means "more tall".

Important Notes:

* The "-ier" suffix is generally used with shorter adjectives. For longer adjectives, the word "more" is used instead. For example:

* Beautiful: (adjective)

* More beautiful: (comparative) - NOT "beautifuller"

* Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms, such as "good" which becomes "better".

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