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politer vs polite

Both 'politer' and 'polite' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Politer' is the comparative form of 'polite' and is used when comparing the politeness of two or more things. 'Polite' is the base form and is used to describe someone or something that shows good manners.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

politer

The word 'politer' is the comparative form of 'polite' and is used when comparing the politeness of two or more things.

Use 'politer' when you want to compare the level of politeness between two or more people or things.

Examples:

  • She is much politer than her sister.
  • His behavior was politer than expected.

Alternatives:

  • more polite
  • less polite
  • as polite

polite

The word 'polite' is the base form used to describe someone or something that shows good manners.

Use 'polite' to describe a person or behavior that is courteous, well-mannered, or respectful.

Examples:

  • She is a very polite person.
  • His polite gesture was appreciated by everyone.

Alternatives:

  • well-mannered
  • courteous
  • respectful

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