Worst is the superlative. Worse is the comparative.
"Worst" is the superlative form of bad. The comparative form is worse.
bad, worse, worst
"Worst" is the superlative of bad.
worse ?
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"Bad" is positive. The corresponding comparative is "worse" and the superlative is "worst".
Longest is the superlative form.
It is the word "bad".
ill- worse- the worst
Comparative: Worse Superlative: Worst
The Merriam-Webster dictionary notes many different definitions for the word "superlative." When used in relation to grammar, it denotes a degree of comparison.
I would have to guess superlative since you cannot exceed always.
The superlative degree of stout is stoutest.
Comparative: Worse Superlative: Worst'Worse' I thinkworse, worst
LOSS is a noun, it does not have degrees of comparison. Maybe LOST: very lost, the most lost (but it is illogical).
Cleanest is the superlative degree of the word clean. Cleaner is the comparative degree
"Fool" is a verb and a noun and, as such, does not have a superlative degree. The superlative degree of the adjective foolish is most foolish.