Learn how to use the comparative “more” and superlative “most” 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 “equative”?

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

Example

She is more intelligent than her brother.

Example

The second option is more expensive than the first.

What is the superlative form of “equative”?

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

Example

She is considered the most intelligent person in the room.

Example

This is the most expensive item in the store.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "equative" to indicate a higher degree of equality or comparison. Using "more equative" or "most equative" would be grammatically correct.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Equative" does not have a regular comparative and superlative form. Instead, "more equative" and "most equative" are used to express a higher degree of equality or comparison.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more”

Used to describe something that is the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

Example

Both teams scored an equal number of goals.

Used to indicate that two things are equal or interchangeable.

Example

One dollar is equivalent to 100 cents.

Used to describe things that can be compared or judged together.

Example

The two cars are comparable in terms of price and features.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most”

Used to describe something of the highest degree or intensity.

Example

His greatest fear is public speaking.

Used to indicate the highest or greatest extent.

Example

We must make the utmost effort to solve this problem.

supreme

Used to describe something of the highest quality or importance.

Example

The court's decision was supreme and final.

Using than with comparative “more”

When using the comparative form "more" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more intelligent than her brother." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of intelligence of "she" is higher than the level of intelligence of her brother.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    She is more intelligent than her peers.

    She is more intelligent than her peers.

  • 2Price

    This product is more affordable than the others.

    This product is more affordable than the others.

  • 3Size

    The second box is the most spacious.

    The second box is the most spacious.

  • 4Importance

    This issue is of the utmost importance.

    This issue is of the utmost importance.

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