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Yellowstarstruck Posted 9 years ago
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Superlatives

Hi! Are these ok? What is the difference between best and greatest? Thanks, Fulvio

1. He is the best soccer player I've ever seen.

2. He is the greatest soccer player I've ever seen.

3. Michael Jackson is the best singer I've ever heard.

4. Michael Jackson is the greatest singer I've ever heard.

  

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yellowstarstruck Are these ok? Yes. yellowstarstruck What is the difference between best and greatest?

— Mister Micawber

  • yellowstarstruck Are these ok?
  • Yes.
  • yellowstarstruck What is the difference between best and greatest?
  • Nothing much.
  • 'Greatest' sounds a bit better (or greater) than 'best' to me.
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yellowstarstruckAre these ok?

Yes.

yellowstarstruckWhat is the difference between best and greatest?

Nothing much. 'Greatest' sounds a bit better (or greater) than 'best' to me. 'Great' also carries a notion of fame.

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