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adjective

[ˈædʒɪktɪv]

adjective Definition

a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

Using adjective: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjective" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In the sentence 'The red car is fast,' 'red' and 'fast' are adjectives.

  • Example

    She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

  • Example

    He is a tall man with a deep voice.

adjective Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adjective

Phrases with adjective

  • an adjective used to compare two things

    Example

    In the sentence 'My house is bigger than yours,' 'bigger' is a comparative adjective.

  • an adjective used to compare three or more things

    Example

    In the sentence 'This is the best pizza I've ever had,' 'best' is a superlative adjective.

  • an adjective used to point out a specific noun or pronoun

    Example

    In the sentence 'This book is mine,' 'this' is a demonstrative adjective.

Origins of adjective

from Latin 'adiectivum', meaning 'added'

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Summary: adjective in Brief

An 'adjective' [ˈædʒɪktɪv] is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. It can be used to indicate size, color, shape, or other qualities of the noun or pronoun. Examples include 'red' and 'fast.' Adjectives can be comparative or superlative, as in 'bigger' and 'best,' respectively. They can also be demonstrative, as in 'this' or 'that.'

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