adj
Fonder
Fonder (adj) means Comparative form of "fond" — feeling greater affection or liking. Example: “Absence made her heart grow fonder.”
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Comparative form of "fond" — feeling greater affection or liking.
"Absence made her heart grow fonder."
"He grew fonder of the old house the longer he lived there."
How to use Fonder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore fond — feeling more affection than before or than someone else.
Common pairings
grow fonder
fonder of
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Taken directly from French Fonder.
Rhymes for Fonder
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What does “Fonder” mean?
The word “Fonder” means comparative form of "fond" — feeling greater affection or liking. In plain terms, more fond — feeling more affection than before or than someone else.
How do you use “Fonder” in a sentence?
Here is “Fonder” used in a sentence: “Absence made her heart grow fonder.”
What part of speech is “Fonder”?
“Fonder” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of Fonder?
"Fonder" (adj) means comparative form of "fond" — feeling greater affection or liking.
