English · Adjectives
largest
/ˈlɑːrdʒɪst/
[/ˈlɑːrdʒɪst/]
superlative of large
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'large'. Used to say something is the most large of all.
Example
It is the largest country in the world.
It is the largest country in the world.
Etymology
From 'large' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.