Comparative and Superlative

Adverbs and adjectives often have forms which indicate degrees of comparison.

They chose a dark brown paint. (adjective)
The dancer moved gracefully.   (adverb)

Superlative

The superlative form, which is made by adding -est or a preceding most to the positive form, shows the greatest degree of a quality or quantity among three or more persons or things.

Comparative

The comparative form, which is made be adding -er or a preceding more to the positive form, shows either a greater degree than the positive form or a makes a comparison between two persons or things.

Some comparatives and superlatives have irregular forms:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
Adjectives:
good	better	best
well	better	best
bad	worse	worst
far	farther/further	farthest/furthest
little	less	least
many	more	most
much	more	most
some	more	most
Adverbs:
badly	worse	worst
ill	worse	worst
well	better	best