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comparative of fine.

Definitions

finer

[fahy-ner] / ˈfaɪ nər /

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All (3) Adjective (2) Adverb (1)

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better adj.
superior adj.
better adv.

ADJECTIVE

better

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exceptional improved superior

STRONG

choice exceeding fitter preferred sharpened sophisticated surpassing

WEAK

bigger greater higher quality larger more appropriate more desirable more fitting more select more suitable more useful more valuable preferable prominent souped-up worthier

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior

WEAK

littler more ill sicker smaller tinier unhealthy worse

ADJECTIVE

superior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable exceptional first-rate good high-caliber preferable remarkable superhuman

STRONG

above capital choice dandy exclusive expert fine major over premium primary senior

WEAK

a cut above deluxe distinguished exceeding famous first-class first-string five-star good quality grander high-class more advanced more skillful noteworthy of higher rank overlying paramount predominant preferred prevailing superincumbent surpassing unrivalled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detestable normal ordinary unremarkable usual

STRONG

bad inferior low-class minor poor secondary unimportant

WEAK

below humble lower meek

ADVERB

better

Synonyms

STRONGEST

WEAK

greater in a superior way more advantageously more attractively more competently more completely more effectively more thoroughly preferably to a greater degree

Antonyms

WEAK

worse

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finer

Having spent part of his childhood at a Swiss boarding school, Kim enjoys finer things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Speculation has been rife about the finer details of the day, with 1,000 names reportedly on the guest list, which included stars from music, Hollywood and sport.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Quite a few religions were considered cults in the beginning, Christianity among them, so it does make some sense not to wade too deeply into the finer distinctions.

From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026

This is useful in finding out large-scale patterns, but misses the finer details needed to understand how populations evolve.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

Yet there was still lacking a general theory to test new models as well as to confirm the finer details of the a-helix.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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