What does weaker mean?
Weaker means comparative form of weak: more weak.
Weaker
/ˈwiːkə/ · adjective
Meaning
comparative form of weak: more weak.
Definitions by Sense
- comparative form of weak: more weak
- (logic) Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the latter entails the former, but the former does not entail the latter.
Example Sentences
Yes, there were hundreds of companies in existence, but a form of natural selection was taking place. Weaker companies were swallowed up by larger ones.
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What is a synonym for weaker?
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What is the opposite of weaker?
Possible antonyms include stronger.
How do you use weaker in a sentence?
Yes, there were hundreds of companies in existence, but a form of natural selection was taking place. Weaker companies were swallowed up by larger ones.
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