Learn how to use the comparative “larger” and superlative “largest” 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 “giantsize”?

The comparative form of “giantsize” is “larger”.

Example

The medium-sized shirt is larger than the small one.

Example

The second box is larger than the first.

What is the superlative form of “giantsize”?

The superlative form of “giantsize” is “largest”.

Example

Among all the options, this is the largest size available.

Example

He is considered the largest player on the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "giantsize," "larger," and "largest." Instead, "larger" and "largest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "giantsize." Using "most giantsize" or "more giantsize" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Giantsize" does not have a regular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Giantsize → Larger - Superlative form: Giantsize → Largest

Expressions with similar meanings to “larger”

Used to describe something of greater size or magnitude.

Example

The new house is much bigger than the old one.

Used to indicate a larger amount or extent.

Example

The impact of the earthquake was greater than expected.

heftier

Used to describe something that is heavier or more substantial.

Example

The giant-sized burger was too heftier for me to finish.

Expressions with similar meanings to “largest”

Used to describe something of the greatest size or magnitude.

Example

The elephant is the biggest land animal.

Used to indicate the most significant or extreme.

Example

Her performance was the greatest in the history of the competition.

Used to describe something that is the most substantial or considerable in size.

Example

The mansion had the most sizable garden in the neighborhood.

Using than with comparative “larger”

When using the comparative form "larger" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The medium-sized shirt is larger than the small one." Here, "than" is used to show that the size of the medium-sized shirt is greater than the size of the small one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“larger” and “largest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Clothing

    This dress is larger than the one I tried on before.

    This dress is larger than the one I tried on before.

  • 2Containers

    The second box is larger than the first.

    The second box is larger than the first.

  • 3Objects

    The new car is the largest in our collection.

    The new car is the largest in our collection.

  • 4Animals

    The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.

    The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.

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