Learn how to use the comparative “fallower” and superlative “fallest” 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 “fallow”?

The comparative form of “fallow” is “fallower”.

Example

The field next door is fallower than ours.

Example

She followed the instructions fallower than her sister.

What is the superlative form of “fallow”?

The superlative form of “fallow” is “fallest”.

Example

Among all the fields, ours is the fallest.

Example

The tree in our backyard is known for being the fallest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with fallow, fallower, and fallest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more fallow' and 'most fallow' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, fallower and fallest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Fallow does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: FallowFallower Superlative: FallowFallest

Expressions with similar meanings to “fallower”

barer

Used to describe something that has less vegetation or growth

Example

The desert is barer than the rainforest.

Used to indicate something that has less contents or is less occupied

Example

The room was emptier after they moved out.

A slightly formal way of expressing a lack of vegetation or growth

Example

The mountain peak was more barren than the valley.

Expressions with similar meanings to “fallest”

bareest

Similar to fallest, this emphasizes a lack of vegetation or growth

Example

The desert is the bareest place on Earth.

Used to describe the highest level of emptiness or lack of occupation

Example

The house felt the emptiest after everyone had left.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of lack of vegetation or growth

Example

The most barren region of the country is the desert.

Using than with comparative “fallower”

When using the comparative form fallower to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She followed the instructions fallower than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of following the instructions is greater in her sister's case.

How can I use this expression in context?

“fallower” and “fallest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Fields

    The field next door is fallower than ours.

    The field next door is fallower than ours.

  • 2Vegetation

    The tree in our backyard is known for being the fallest.

    The tree in our backyard is known for being the fallest.

  • 3Occupancy

    The house felt the emptiest after everyone had left.

    The house felt the emptiest after everyone had left.

  • 4Landscape

    The desert is the bareest place on Earth.

    The desert is the bareest place on Earth.

  • 5Instructions

    She followed the instructions fallower than her sister.

    She followed the instructions fallower than her sister.

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