Comparatives and superlatives
-er / -est or more / most, better / best, as… as, than.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| short (1 syllable): cheap | cheaper than | the cheapest |
| 2 syllables ending in -y: happy | happier than | the happiest |
| long (2+ syllables): expensive | more expensive than | the most expensive |
| good | better | the best |
| bad | worse | the worst |
| far | further / farther | the furthest |
Equality: as … as: She's as tall as her mother. Less: not as … as or less … than.
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Comparative of «hot»?
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hotter -
Superlative of «interesting»?
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the most interesting -
Complete: He's taller ___ me.
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than -
Complete: the most beautiful city ___ the world
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in