“More better” or “better”? Double comparatives

Say “better”, not “more better”. Better is already the comparative of good. Use either -er or more - never both.

The rule

Short adjectives take -er: cheap → cheaper, big → bigger, easy → easier.

Longer adjectives take more: expensive → more expensive, interesting → more interesting.

Irregular: good → better, bad → worse, far → further.

To make a comparative stronger, use much, far or a lot: “much better”, “far easier”.

Examples

• ✗ This one is more better.

  ✓ This one is much better.

• ✗ The bus is more cheaper.

  ✓ The bus is cheaper.

• ✗ It’s more easier than I thought.

  ✓ It’s easier than I thought.

Why learners make this mistake

Learners want to add emphasis and reach for more, or apply the more pattern from their own language (Spanish más, French plus) to every adjective.

Frequently asked questions

Is “more good” ever correct?

Almost never. Use “better”.

Last updated 2026-09-30