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superlative vs most

most vs superlative

superlative is a noun but most is not a noun.

superlative and most both are adjectives.

superlative is not an adverb while most is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
superlative Yes Yes No No
most No Yes No Yes
superlative (noun) most (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
superlative (adjective) most (adjective)
highest in quality 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
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
superlative (adverb) most (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 superlative and most

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