Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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superlative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
least | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
superlative (noun) | least (noun) |
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an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) | something that is of no importance |
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb | |
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development |
superlative (adjective) | least (adjective) |
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highest in quality | 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 |
superlative (adverb) | least (adverb) |
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used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree |