"Softer" is a comparative adjective, comparing the degree of softness between two things.
'larger' is an adjective. It describes the size or degree of something.
'most' is a degree word. 'Likely' an adjective.
Yes, "slightly" is an adverb because it modifies the verb or adjective in a sentence, indicating a small degree or extent. For example, in the sentence "She was slightly nervous," "slightly" modifies the adjective "nervous."
"Shorter" is an adjective, as it describes the comparative form of the adjective "short."
Degrees is the plural of the noun form; degree is the singular noun form. The word degree can sometimes be used as an adjective such as 'degree program' or 'degree credits'.
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Easiest is the superlative degree of the adjective easy.
When using an adjective to describe one thing, use the positive degree. (Wikipedia)
easiest
the other day.
great
most lively
wealthy, wealthier, wealthiest
Saddest is the superlative degree.
Beautiful is adjective its superlative degree is the most beautiful
"Speed" is a noun and a verb and, as such, does not have a comparative degree. The comparative of the adjective speedy is speedier.