Here's a breakdown of the comparison adjectives "good," "better," and "best":
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Good: This is the positive adjective. It describes something as having a satisfactory or beneficial quality, but it doesn't compare it to anything else.
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Better: This is the comparative adjective. It's used to compare two things and indicates that one thing has a greater degree of the quality than the other.
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Best: This is the superlative adjective. It's used to compare three or more things and identifies the absolute highest degree of the quality among them.
Here are some examples to illustrate their usage:
- Good: "That was a good movie." (Doesn't compare it to any other movie)
- Better: "This pizza is better than the one we had yesterday." (Compares two pizzas)
- Best: "Out of all the desserts, chocolate cake is the best." (Compares multiple desserts)
Key Points:
- "Good" stands alone, while "better" and "best" are used in comparisons.
- "Better" compares two things, and "best" identifies the absolute best out of a group of three or more.
I hope this clarifies the differences between "good," "better," and "best"!
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