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least vs superlative

superlative vs least

least and superlative both are nouns.

least and superlative both are adjectives.

least is an adverb but superlative is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
least Yes Yes No Yes
superlative Yes Yes No No
least (noun) superlative (noun)
something that is of no importance an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
least (adjective) superlative (adjective)
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree highest in quality
least (adverb) superlative (adverb)
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
Difference between least and superlative

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