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worst vs worse #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:12 am   worst vs worse
 

hi there! my name is jane, im a new member. just want to know the usage of worst and worse in a sentence. im a bit confused.

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worst vs worse #2 (permalink) Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:28 am   worst vs worse
 

Noun - Comparitive Noun - Superlative Noun
Good - Better - Best
Bad - worse - worst
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worst vs worse #3 (permalink) Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:39 am   worst vs worse
 

If you are comparing two (and only two) things, use "worse":

The Cubs are worse than the Yankees.

Which team is worse, the Packers or the Bears?

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If you're comparing three or more things, use "worst":

Among lions, dolphins and trees, lions are the worst.
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