Learn how to use the comparative “longer” and superlative “longest” 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 “longirostral”?

The comparative form of “longirostral” is “longer”.

Example

The new species has a longer rostrum than the previous one.

Example

Her hair is longer than mine.

What is the superlative form of “longirostral”?

The superlative form of “longirostral” is “longest”.

Example

Among all the rivers in the country, the Nile is the longest.

Example

She has the longest hair I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "longirostral," "longer," and "longest." Instead, "longer" and "longest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "longirostral." Using "most longirostral" or "more longirostral" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Longirostral" does not have a regular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Longirostral → Longer - Superlative form: Longirostral → Longest

Expressions with similar meanings to “longer”

Used to describe something that is longer in length or duration.

Example

The director's cut of the film is lengthier than the theatrical version.

Used to indicate that something has been made longer or stretched out.

Example

The bridge was extended to accommodate more traffic.

Used to describe something that lasts for a longer period of time.

Example

The prolonged drought caused severe water shortages.

Expressions with similar meanings to “longest”

Used to describe something that is the longest in length or duration.

Example

The marathon was the lengthiest race in the competition.

Used to indicate the most prolonged or stretched out option.

Example

The most extended version of the song includes an additional verse.

Using than with comparative “longer”

When using the comparative form "longer" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The new species has a longer rostrum than the previous one." Here, "than" is used to show that the length of the rostrum in the new species is greater than the length of the rostrum in the previous species.

How can I use this expression in context?

“longer” and “longest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Physical Measurements

    The blue whale is the longest mammal on Earth.

    The blue whale is the longest mammal on Earth.

  • 2Time

    This movie is longer than the previous one.

    This movie is longer than the previous one.

  • 3Objects

    The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure.

    The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure.

  • 4Body Parts

    He has the longest fingers I've ever seen.

    He has the longest fingers I've ever seen.

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