What is the comparative form of “endangered”?
The comparative form of “endangered” is “more endangered”.Example
The black rhino is more endangered than the white rhino.
Example
The Sumatran tiger is more endangered than the Bengal tiger.
What is the superlative form of “endangered”?
The superlative form of “endangered” is “most endangered”.Example
The mountain gorilla is the most endangered species on Earth.
Example
The Amur leopard is the most endangered big cat in the world.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "endangered" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more endangered" and "most endangered" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of risk or vulnerability.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Endangered" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more endangered”
Example
The polar bear is more at risk of extinction than any other species.
Used to indicate that something is more susceptible to harm or danger.
Example
The African elephant is more vulnerable to poaching than other animals.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most endangered”
Example
The vaquita porpoise is the most at risk marine mammal.
Used to indicate that something is the most susceptible to harm or danger.
Example
The Javan rhinoceros is the most vulnerable rhino species.
Using than with comparative “more endangered”
When using the comparative form "more endangered" to compare two species, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The black rhino is more endangered than the white rhino." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of endangerment of the black rhino is higher than the level of endangerment of the white rhino.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more endangered” and “most endangered” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Animals
The cheetah is more endangered than the lion.
The cheetah is more endangered than the lion.
- 2Plants
The Venus flytrap is the most endangered plant in North America.
The Venus flytrap is the most endangered plant in North America.
- 3Marine Life
The blue whale is more endangered than the humpback whale.
The blue whale is more endangered than the humpback whale.
- 4Birds
The California condor is the most endangered bird in the United States.
The California condor is the most endangered bird in the United States.
Related idioms and phrases
On the brink of extinction
Very close to disappearing completely or becoming extinct.
Example
The species is on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss.
In danger of dying out
At risk of becoming extinct or no longer existing.
Example
The rare butterfly species is in danger of dying out.
