—adj.
1 more bad.
2 (predic.) in or into worse health or a worse condition (is getting worse; is none the worse for it).
—adv. more badly or more ill.
—n.
1 a worse thing or things (you might do worse than accept).
2 (prec. by the) a worse condition (a change for the worse).
Phrases and idioms:
none the worse (often foll. by for) not adversely affected (by). or worse or as an even worse alternative. the worse for drink fairly drunk. the worse for wear
1 damaged by use.
2 injured. worse luck see LUCK. worse off in a worse (esp. financial) position.
Etymology: OE wyrsa, wiersa f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.