Superlative: the -est
Superlative: the -est means “The top of a group: the + short adjective + -est”. To say something is number one in a group, use the + adjective + -est: Mt. Formation: the + short ADJ + -est (big→the biggest)
The top of a group: the + short adjective + -est
A1Formation
the + short ADJ + -est (big→the biggest)
Explanation
To say something is number one in a group, use the + adjective + -est: Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. The range often follows with in (in Japan, in the class) or of (of the three). Irregular: good→the best, bad→the worst.
Examples
Note
Long adjectives use the most: the most famous, the most expensive. Don't forget the: the biggest, not just biggest.
FAQ
Superlative: the -est — what does it mean and how is it used?
The top of a group: the + short adjective + -est. To say something is number one in a group, use the + adjective + -est: Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. The range often follows with in (in Japan, in the class) or of (of the three). Irregular: good→the best, bad→the worst.
Superlative: the -est — how do you form it?
the + short ADJ + -est (big→the biggest)
Superlative: the -est — any usage notes?
Long adjectives use the most: the most famous, the most expensive. Don't forget the: the biggest, not just biggest.