2. Adjectives with two forms:-
Some adjectives have more than one form in the Comparative Degree or Superlative Degree, or both. In such cases, there is generally a difference in meaning. e. g.,
a) Old older(elder) oldest(eldest)
The forms elder and eldest are used only with reference to members of the same family. Older and oldest are used of both persons and things.
Clinton is my elder brother.
He is the elder of the two brothers.
George is my eldest son.
She is my eldest sister.
He is older than his sister.
The fort is older than the one at Agra.
This is the oldest church in England.
This is the oldest tree in this area.
b) Far further(farther) furthest(farthest)
The forms farther and farthest refer only to distance; further and furthest refer both the distance and to time.
I can’t walk any farther.
Let us walk a little farther.
Nothing can be farther from the truth (than that).
He walked off without further ceremony.
This requires further consideration.
After this she made no further remarks.
He may be given further punishment.
She may continue until further orders.
Kolkata is farther/further from the equator than Colombo.
c) Late later(latter) latest(last)
The forms later and latest refer to time; latter and last refer to position.
What is the latest score?
I have not heard the latest news.
What is the latest news from the Germany?
This is your last chance to win a prize.
The last chapter is carelessly written.
He is later than I expected.
I prefer the latter proposition to the former.
Is there no later news than last week’s?
This is a later edition of the book than that.
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