Which one is correct? "Sadder" or "More sad"?

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Sep 7, 2011 | 10:01 PM

stockae92

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Which one is correct? "Sadder" or "More sad"?

Which one is correct for a comparative of saddness? "Sadder" or "More sad"?

Sep 7, 2011 | 10:24 PM

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either one

Sep 8, 2011 | 05:18 AM

RedCelica

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Grammar Nazi check-in.

Sadder is the correct usage.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sadder

Sep 8, 2011 | 05:58 AM

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Either is OK, but "sadder" is preferred.

Alternatively, "less happy".

Sep 8, 2011 | 02:15 PM

WarrenW

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Which one fell asleep in English class?

Sep 8, 2011 | 07:58 PM

BlackBearTX

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It was the saddest thang i evah did saw.

Sep 9, 2011 | 08:46 AM

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I always thought "more sad" was the way to go. Uh oh

Which one is correct? "Sadder" or "More sad"?

Which one is correct? "Sadder" or "More sad"?

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