er

suffix
UK: /ɜː/
US: /ər/

  1. Used to form the comparative of adjectives and adverbs.

    1. My house is bigger than yours.
    2. She arrived earlier than expected, surprising everyone.

  2. Used to form nouns referring to people who perform a specific action or job.

    1. He is a fast runner.
    2. The computer programmer fixed the bug effectively.

  3. Used to form nouns referring to devices or machines that perform a specific action.

    1. My car is a fuel saver.
    2. This toaster is the best bread cooker I've ever used.
er interjection

  1. A sound people make when they are thinking or hesitating.

    1. Er, I need some time.
    2. Er, let me see, I think it was Tuesday.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "er" in English means: Used to form the comparative of adjectives and adverbs., Used to form nouns referring to people who perform a specific action or job., Used to form nouns referring to devices or machines that perform a specific action..

The phonetic transcription of "er" is /ɜː/ in British English and /ər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "er": "My house is bigger than yours.". More examples on the page.