Worse Definition

worse
adverb
  1. (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner; "he did worse on the second exam"
adjective
  1. (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability; "this road is worse than the first one we took"; "the road is in worse shape than it was"; "she was accused of worse things than cheating and lying"
  2. changed for the worse in health or fitness; "I feel worse today"; "her cold is worse"
noun
  1. something inferior in quality or condition or effect; "for better or for worse"; "accused of cheating and lying and worse"

"Worse" in song lyrics

See how worse is used in real songs:

  • "but hardship makes everything worse"
    Aceyalone — Hardship
  • "Or for better or worse"
    Ahmad — Homeboys First
  • "At school she studied Darfur, wondered what was worse"
    Almighty f/ 60 Second Assassin — Dead Flowers

Usage tips for "worse"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "worse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for worse to find words that pair well.

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