adj

Fonder

Fonder (adj) means Comparative form of "fond" — feeling greater affection or liking. Example: “Absence made her heart grow fonder.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishMore fond — feeling more affection than before or than someone else.

Common pairings

grow fonder fonder of

Word forms

Fonders plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Fonder.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Fonder

sonder yonder wonder ponder transponder

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Frequently asked questions

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.