Word Adjective
tallest
adj.
A1 Beginner US /ˈtɔɫɪst/ UK /tˈɔːləst/ tallest
Definition
adj.the person or thing that has the most height compared to all others in a group.
adj.the superlative form of 'tall'; indicates the maximum vertical extent within a specific set.
Examples
“He is the tallest student in our class.”
“The architect designed the tallest skyscraper in the city to serve as a landmark for miles around.”
“While several peaks in the range are impressive, this mountain is the tallest, reaching an elevation that remains snow-capped even during the height of summer.”
Usage
Superlative form; almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Pitfall
He is the most tallest boy.He is the tallest boy.
One-syllable adjectives form the superlative by adding '-est'; using 'most' as well is a double superlative error.
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Frequent
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