Adjectives of Comparison
Adjectives of comparison are used to compare two or more things. They can
be divided into two categories: comparative adjectives and superlative
adjectives.
1. Comparative Adjectives
Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between two
entities. They typically end in "-er" or use "more" before the adjective.
Examples:
I have a big cat, but hers is bigger.
('Bigger' is a comparative adjective, comparing two cats.)
She is beautiful, but her sister is more beautiful than she is.
('More beautiful' compares two people.)
Watermelons are tastier than oranges.
('Tastier' compares the taste of two fruits.)
We were tired, but we ran faster than we did last week.
('Faster' compares two time periods.)
Your job is better than mine.
('Better' compares two jobs.)
2. Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives are used to show that something is the best or the
most among three or more entities. They typically end in "-est" or use
"most" before the adjective.
Examples:
She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
('The most beautiful' indicates she surpasses all others in beauty.)
Leonardo is the most handsome man in the world.
('The most handsome' suggests he is the best in a global context.)
The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.
('The highest' shows that Mount Everest exceeds all others in height.)
Where is the best place to live in London?
('The best' indicates the top choice among living locations.)
Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world.
('The richest' signifies he has more wealth than anyone else.)
Conclusion
Understanding comparative and superlative adjectives helps in expressing
differences and rankings effectively. Use them to enrich your
descriptions and comparisons in writing and speech!
