1. Comparative Adjective:
* "-er" is used to form the comparative degree of adjectives. It indicates that something is more of a particular quality than something else.
* Examples: "bigger," "faster," "stronger," "older," "better."
2. Agent Noun:
* "-er" is used to form nouns that indicate someone who performs an action or has a particular job.
* Examples: "baker," "teacher," "writer," "player," "dancer."
3. Place:
* "-er" can indicate a place where something is done.
* Examples: "kindergarten," "tannery," "sweater," "fishmonger" (though this one is now mostly archaic).
4. Other Meanings:
* "-er" can also have other, less common meanings, depending on the word. For example:
* "bigger" can also mean "a person or thing that is bigger than average."
* "cleverer" can be a humorous way to say "more clever."
Important Note: It's important to consider the context of the word to determine the meaning of "-er." For example, "worker" is an agent noun, while "faster" is a comparative adjective.