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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

"the most idle" or "the idlest"?

Hi,

Is it idle -> idler -> the idlest or idle -> more idle -> the most idle?

Thanks!
  

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With most 2-syllable adjective and adverbs you have a choice of comparative/superlative forms. Much depends on the word flow and style within the context.

— Mister Micawber

  • With most 2-syllable adjective and adverbs you have a choice of comparative/superlative forms.
  • Much depends on the word flow and style within the context.
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With most 2-syllable adjective and adverbs you have a choice of comparative/superlative forms. Much depends on the word flow and style within the context.
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I agree with MM 100%. When I am unsure, though, I go to the dictionary...which, in this case, says to use "...er" "...est"
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