worse


Definition: Meaning of, worse in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / wəːs /

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  1. [the comparative of bad] more unpleasant, bad, or severe [↪  better]
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  2. more ill than before
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  3. be none the worse for something to not have been harmed by something
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  4. worse luck spoken used to say that you are disappointed or annoyed by something
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  5. somebody could do worse than do something spoken used to say that you think that someone should do something
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  6. go from bad to worse to continue getting worse
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  7. the worse for wear also the worse for drink British English informal drunk
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  1. something worse [↪  better]
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  2. take a turn for the worse to change and become worse
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[the comparative of badly]
  1. in a more severe or serious way than before [↪  better]
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worse used in phrases

  • get worse (verb)
    1. deteriorate in health
  • worse off (adjective)
    1. if you are worse off, you have less money
    2. in a worse situation
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