Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparing People and Things

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1. Definition & Core Meaning

Comparatives compare TWO things. Superlatives compare THREE OR MORE.

Short Adjectives (1 syllable):

  • Comparative: add -er (tall -> taller)
  • Superlative: add the -est (tall -> the tallest)

Long Adjectives (2+ syllables):

  • Comparative: more + adj (more beautiful)
  • Superlative: the most + adj (the most beautiful)

Irregular Adjectives:

  • Good -> better -> the best
  • Bad -> worse -> the worst
  • Far -> further -> the furthest