Learn how to use the comparative “reduced” and superlative “lowest” 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 “reduced”?

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

Example

The price of the item is lower than before.

Example

Her workload has decreased since last month.

What is the superlative form of “reduced”?

The superlative form of “reduced” is “lowest”.

Example

Out of all the options, this is the lowest price.

Example

Her score was the lowest in the class.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "reduced," "lower," and "lowest." Instead, "lower" and "lowest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "reduced." Using "most reduced" or "more reduced" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Reduced" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Reduced → Lower - Superlative form: Reduced → Lowest

Expressions with similar meanings to “reduced”

Used to describe something that is less in amount, value, or degree.

Example

The temperature is lower today compared to yesterday.

Used to indicate that something has become less than before.

Example

The number of participants decreased after the registration deadline.

Used to describe something that has become smaller or less in size or importance.

Example

The company's profits diminished after the economic downturn.

Expressions with similar meanings to “lowest”

Used to describe something that is the least in size, amount, or degree.

Example

The smallest box can only hold a few items.

Used to indicate the smallest or lowest amount or degree.

Example

He had the least amount of experience among the applicants.

Used to describe the smallest or lowest possible amount or degree.

Example

The minimum age requirement for the job is 18 years old.

Using than with comparative “reduced”

When using the comparative form "lower" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The price of the item is lower than before." Here, "than" is used to show that the price of the item is less than the price before.

How can I use this expression in context?

“reduced” and “lowest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Prices

    This store offers lower prices than its competitors.

    This store offers lower prices than its competitors.

  • 2Rankings

    His score was the lowest in the class.

    His score was the lowest in the class.

  • 3Quantities

    We have the lowest number of products in stock.

    We have the lowest number of products in stock.

  • 4Levels

    The noise level in the library should be kept low.

    The noise level in the library should be kept low.

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