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Learn how to use the comparative “more capable” and superlative “most capable” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “capable”?

The comparative form of “capable” is “more capable”.

Example

She is more capable of handling difficult situations now.

Example

The new employee is more capable than the previous one.

What is the superlative form of “capable”?

The superlative form of “capable” is “most capable”.

Example

Among all the candidates, she is the most capable of leading the team.

Example

He is the most capable person I know when it comes to problem-solving.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "capable" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more capable" and "most capable" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of skill or ability.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Capable" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more capable”

Used to describe someone who has a higher level of skill or ability.

Example

He is more competent in managing projects than his colleagues.

Used to indicate that someone has a higher level of expertise or skill in a particular area.

Example

The experienced musician is more proficient in playing the piano than the beginner.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most capable”

Used to describe someone who has the highest level of skill or ability.

Example

She is the most competent employee in the company.

Used to indicate that someone has the highest level of expertise or skill in a particular area.

Example

The renowned scientist is the most proficient in his field.

Using than with comparative “more capable”

When using the comparative form "more capable" to compare two people or things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The new employee is more capable than the previous one." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of capability in the "new employee" is higher than the level of capability in the "previous one."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more capable” and “most capable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Work

    She is the most capable person for the job.

    She is the most capable person for the job.

  • 2Education

    The professor is more capable of explaining complex concepts.

    The professor is more capable of explaining complex concepts.

  • 3Sports

    He is the most capable player on the team.

    He is the most capable player on the team.

  • 4Leadership

    She is more capable of leading the team to success.

    She is more capable of leading the team to success.

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