Comparatives vs Superlatives (rules and examples)

Comparatives- When you compare two things/people. For example, Maria is taller than me (You should always use than)

Superlatives- When comparing more than two things/people

examples for two-syllable words- I'm the tallest in the class (always the before adjective -est ending)

examples for longer words- This is the most interesting thing I've ever heard (least interesting if you want to say the opposite)

Irregular adjectives/adverbs

Adjective/Adverb Comparative Superlative

good/well better best

bad/badly worse worst

far farther, further farthest, the furthest

little less least

Let me know if there are any other topics you wish to see here and/or subscribe to receive extra English learning goodies straight to your inbox!