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Adjective comparison basics

Short comparison examples covering both irregular and regular -y adjective patterns.

Print note: Use these examples when learners confuse better/best or happier/happiest.

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good

adjective / A1 / rank 90

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Form Value
base good
comparative better
superlative best

Examples

  • This dictionary is good for quick review.
  • Your second sentence is better than the first one.
  • Choose the best example for your notebook.

Common mistakes

  • Use better and best, not gooder or goodest.

happy

adjective / A1 / rank 900

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Form Value
base happy
comparative happier
superlative happiest

Examples

  • She feels happy when she understands a new word.
  • He is happier after practicing every day.

Common mistakes

  • Change -y to -ier and -iest: happy -> happier -> happiest.