What is the comparative form of “hardworking”?
The comparative form of “hardworking” is “harder”.Example
She is working harder than before.
Example
He needs to study harder for the exam.
What is the superlative form of “hardworking”?
The superlative form of “hardworking” is “hardest”.Example
Among all the employees, she is the hardest worker.
Example
He is considered the hardest worker in the company.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are not used with "hardworking," "harder," and "hardest." Instead, "harder" and "hardest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "hardworking." Using "most hardworking" or "more hardworking" would be grammatically incorrect.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Hardworking" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Hardworking → Harder - Superlative form: Hardworking → Hardest
Expressions with similar meanings to “harder”
Example
She became more diligent in her studies after failing the test.
Used to describe someone who is more hardworking and productive.
Example
He became more industrious after realizing the importance of his work.
Expressions with similar meanings to “hardest”
Example
She is the most diligent student in the class.
Used to describe someone who is the most hardworking and productive.
Example
He is the most industrious employee in the department.
Using than with comparative “harder”
When using the comparative form "harder" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is working harder than before." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of her work now is higher than the level of her work before.
How can I use this expression in context?
“harder” and “hardest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Work
She works harder than anyone else in the office.
She works harder than anyone else in the office.
- 2Study
He studied harder for this exam than for any previous one.
He studied harder for this exam than for any previous one.
- 3Sports
He trains harder than any other athlete on the team.
He trains harder than any other athlete on the team.
- 4Competition
She is the hardest competitor in the race.
She is the hardest competitor in the race.
Related idioms and phrases
Work one's fingers to the bone
To work extremely hard.
Example
He worked his fingers to the bone to finish the project on time.
Put one's nose to the grindstone
To work diligently and persistently.
Example
She put her nose to the grindstone to meet the deadline.
