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 “macroscale”?

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

Example

The elephant is larger than the lion.

Example

The house is larger than the apartment.

What is the superlative form of “macroscale”?

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

Example

Among all the animals, the blue whale is the largest.

Example

The mansion is known for being the largest house in the neighborhood.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “larger”

Used to describe something that is larger in size or quantity

Example

The bigger box can hold more items.

Used to indicate a higher degree or intensity of something

Example

The greater the effort, the greater the reward.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased size or scope

Example

The more extensive the research, the more accurate the results.

Expressions with similar meanings to “largest”

Similar to largest, this emphasizes size or quantity

Example

The biggest tree in the forest towers over all the others.

Used to describe the highest level or degree of something

Example

His greatest achievement was winning the Nobel Prize.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of size or scope

Example

The most extensive collection of art is housed in the museum.

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 elephant is larger than the lion." Here, than is used to show that the size of the elephant is greater than the size of the lion.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    The blue whale is larger than any other animal on Earth.

    The blue whale is larger than any other animal on Earth.

  • 2Buildings

    The skyscraper is larger than the surrounding buildings.

    The skyscraper is larger than the surrounding buildings.

  • 3Quantities

    The large pizza is larger than the small one.

    The large pizza is larger than the small one.

  • 4Geography

    Africa is the largest continent in terms of land area.

    Africa is the largest continent in terms of land area.

  • 5Populations

    China has the largest population in the world.

    China has the largest population in the world.

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