-est

Pronunciation: /- ˈɛst/

-est (suffix)

  1. Used after an adjective or adverb to show one person or thing has the highest degree among a group.
  2. Marks the extreme value in a set, meaning no other item has a higher amount, level, or degree.
  3. Can add emphasis to show a feeling or quality is at its greatest level, not just a normal comparison.

Examples

  • This is the strongest comparison in the report.
  • The team chose the strongest comparison for the final test.