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Learn how to use the comparative “heavier” and superlative “heaviest” 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 “heavier”?

The comparative form of “heavier” is “heavier”.

Example

The suitcase is heavier than the backpack.

Example

She is heavier than her sister.

What is the superlative form of “heavier”?

The superlative form of “heavier” is “heaviest”.

Example

Among all the boxes, this one is the heaviest.

Example

She is considered the heaviest person in the room.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "heavy," "heavier," and "heaviest." Instead, "heavier" and "heaviest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "heavy." Using "most heavy" or "more heavy" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Heavy" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Heavy → Heavier - Superlative form: Heavy → Heaviest

Expressions with similar meanings to “heavier”

Used to describe something that is larger or more massive in size or weight.

Example

The new model is bulkier than the previous one.

Used to indicate something that has a greater weight or significance.

Example

The second edition of the book is weightier than the first.

Used to describe something that is larger or more solid in size or weight.

Example

The steak dinner was more substantial than the salad.

Expressions with similar meanings to “heaviest”

Used to describe something that is the largest or most massive in size or weight.

Example

The bulkiest item in the collection is the antique dresser.

Used to indicate something that has the greatest weight or significance.

Example

The weightiest argument in the debate convinced the audience.

Used to describe something that is the largest or most solid in size or weight.

Example

The most substantial part of the meal was the main course.

Using than with comparative “heavier”

When using the comparative form "heavier" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The suitcase is heavier than the backpack." Here, "than" is used to show that the weight of the suitcase is greater than the weight of the backpack.

How can I use this expression in context?

“heavier” and “heaviest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Objects

    The rock is heavier than the feather.

    The rock is heavier than the feather.

  • 2People

    He is the heaviest person on the team.

    He is the heaviest person on the team.

  • 3Animals

    The elephant is heavier than the lion.

    The elephant is heavier than the lion.

  • 4Vehicles

    The truck is the heaviest vehicle in the fleet.

    The truck is the heaviest vehicle in the fleet.

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