Meaning & use

whiter

adjective·Everyday

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More white in color or shade; the comparative form of white.

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He wanted his teeth to look whiter after the treatment.

The snow on the peak was whiter than the clouds above it.

A note on using this word

Comparative adjectives ending in "-er," like "whiter," are used to compare two things directly.

Words with a similar meaning

palerlighter

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Words with an opposite meaning

darker

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