Superlative close superlativeA word that describes the most of something, for example the biggest, the strongest, the fastest.

A Word, Please: A superlative comparison of ‘clearer’ and ‘more clear’ June Casagrande suggests curious readers consult the dictionary to find clearer answers about their language questions.

And let’s be honest, no one nails every rule all the time. We’ve all stumbled. One case in point that trips people up more ...

"It makes no difference from the standpoint of communication whether you use the comparative or the superlative of two," writes Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage.

For example, the idea that you can’t start a sentence with “and,” while incorrect, can cut down on wordiness. I always figured that this view of superlatives was similar — good advice ...

For your edification, a look back at the phrases, nouns, and neologisms that have, for better or for worse, shaped the week’s national discourse.

Another group of words, adverbs, can also be used like comparative and superlative adjectives but to compare actions or adjectives rather than nouns or things. Here's an example.

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