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most vs superlative

superlative vs most

most is not a noun while superlative is a noun.

most and superlative both are adjectives.

most is an adverb but superlative is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
most No Yes No Yes
superlative Yes Yes No No
most (noun) superlative (noun)
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
most (adjective) superlative (adjective)
the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree highest in quality
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
most (adverb) superlative (adverb)
used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree
very
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between most and superlative

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