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superlative vs least

least vs superlative

superlative and least both are nouns.

superlative and least both are adjectives.

superlative is not an adverb while least is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
superlative Yes Yes No No
least Yes Yes No Yes
superlative (noun) least (noun)
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)
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)
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
Difference between superlative and least

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