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whiter

 

[ ˈwaɪtər ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

color

Of a color that reflects all or almost all the light falling on it

Synonyms

bright, light, pale

Examples of usage

  • She wore a whiter dress for her wedding.
  • The snow appeared whiter under the sunlight.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person or thing that is white or nearly white

Synonyms

albino, blonde, pale-skinned

Examples of usage

  • The whiter in the painting stood out against the dark background.
  • The cat, with its whiter fur, was easily visible in the snow.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais branco

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा सफेदी

🇩🇪 weißer

🇮🇩 lebih putih

🇺🇦 біліший

🇵🇱 bielszy

🇯🇵 より白い

🇫🇷 plus blanc

🇪🇸 más blanco

🇹🇷 daha beyaz

🇰🇷 더 하얀

🇸🇦 أكثر بياضاً

🇨🇿 bělejší

🇸🇰 bielší

🇨🇳 更白

🇸🇮 bolj bel

🇮🇸 hvítari

🇰🇿 ақтау

🇬🇪 უფრო თეთრი

🇦🇿 daha ağ

🇲🇽 más blanco

Etymology

The word 'whiter' originates from the Old English word 'hwit', which meant bright or clear. Over time, the word evolved to describe the color white or something that reflects light. The use of 'whiter' in English has been consistent in referring to a color or a person/thing that is white or nearly white.

See also: white, whiten, whitened, whitener, whiteness, whitening, whiteout, whitewater.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,938, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.