Learn how to use the comparative “more remote” and superlative “most remote” 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 “remotest”?

The comparative form of “remotest” is “more remote”.

Example

The village we visited last week was more remote than any other place we've been.

Example

The cabin in the woods is more remote than our house in the city.

What is the superlative form of “remotest”?

The superlative form of “remotest” is “most remote”.

Example

The desert is the most remote place I've ever been.

Example

The Arctic Circle is the most remote region on Earth.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "remote" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more remote" and "most remote" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of distance or isolation.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Remote" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more remote”

Used to describe something that is at a greater distance.

Example

The mountain peak is farther away than it appears.

Used to indicate that something is more secluded or cut off from others.

Example

The small island is more isolated from the mainland.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most remote”

Used to describe something that is at the greatest distance.

Example

The moon is the farthest away celestial body from Earth.

Used to indicate that something is the most secluded or cut off from others.

Example

The uninhabited island is the most isolated place on Earth.

Using than with comparative “more remote”

When using the comparative form "more remote" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The village we visited last week was more remote than any other place we've been." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of remoteness in the village is higher than the level of remoteness in any other place.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more remote” and “most remote” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Locations

    The mountain peak is the most remote location in the area.

    The mountain peak is the most remote location in the area.

  • 2Homes

    Their cabin in the woods is more remote than their previous house.

    Their cabin in the woods is more remote than their previous house.

  • 3Islands

    The uninhabited island is the most remote place I've ever been.

    The uninhabited island is the most remote place I've ever been.

  • 4Regions

    The Arctic Circle is more remote than any other region on Earth.

    The Arctic Circle is more remote than any other region on Earth.

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