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softer

adjective
USSAWFT-er/ˈsɔftɚ/UKSOFT-er/ˈsɒftə/

1 meaning of softer

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Comparative of soft.

    Cashmere is softer than ordinary wool, which is part of why it costs more.

    His voice grew softer as the argument cooled down.

    Note

    A one-syllable adjective takes -er directly, so soft compares by suffix rather than with more. The comparative carries every sense of its base: a softer pillow gives more under pressure, a softer fabric is smoother, a softer voice is quieter, and a softer reply is gentler or more conciliatory. Context, not form, tells you which comparison is being made.

softer is a form of soft

soft, adjective: Giving way easily when pressed or pushed. Full entry

Forms
softsofter comparativesoftest superlative
Spelling
soft → softer: add -er

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