Why Is “More Better” Incorrect?

“More better” is incorrect because it breaks a basic rule of English grammar: never combine “more” with an adjective that already uses the “-er” comparative form. Let me explain:

1. “Better” is the comparative form of “good.”
   • Good → Better → Best
   • It’s already designed to compare two things (e.g., “This option is better than that one”). Adding “more” would be redundant.
2. “More” is used for adjectives that don’t have a built-in comparative form (e.g., “beautiful” → “more beautiful”). Since “better” already serves as a comparison, “more” is unnecessary.

Breaking It Down with Examples

1. Correct Usage of “Better”:
   • “This book is better than that one.” ✅
   • “Her skills are better this year.” ✅
2. Correct Usage of “More”:
   • “This painting is more colorful than that one.” ✅
   • “He is more confident now.” ✅
3. Incorrect Usage:
   • ❌ “This book is more better than that one.”
   • ❌ “She is more better at soccer.”

Analogy to Simplify the Rule

Think of grammar as packing for a trip. If “better” is like a well-packed suitcase, adding “more” is like stuffing in extra items you don’t need—it makes the sentence clunky and unnecessary. ✈️

Exceptions and Related Notes

• Some expressions, like “much better,” are correct because “much” is used to emphasize the degree of comparison, not to create a double comparison.

  Example: “This solution is much better than the previous one.” ✅

Practice Time! 🎯

Fill in the blanks with the correct comparative form:

1. This movie is _______ than the one we saw last week.
2. I think she is _______ at solving puzzles.
3. This chair is _______ comfortable than the wooden one.

Answers:

1. Better
2. Better
3. More