superlative vs adverb
adverb vs superlativesuperlative and adverb both are nouns.
superlative is an adjective but adverb is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| superlative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| adverb | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
adverb is a hypernym of
superlative; that is, adverb is a
word with a broader meaning than superlative:
- superlative: the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
- adverb: a word that modifies something other than a noun
Other hypernyms of superlative include
adjective.
| superlative (noun) | adverb (noun) |
|---|---|
| an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) | a word that modifies something other than a noun |
| the superlative form of an adjective or adverb | the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses |
| the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development |
| superlative (adjective) | adverb (adjective) |
|---|---|
| highest in quality |
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