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the worst vs the worse

The correct phrase is "the worst." The word "worst" is the superlative form of the adjective "bad," while "worse" is the comparative form. Therefore, when comparing more than two things, we use "worst."

Last updated: March 15, 2024

the worst

This phrase is correct. "Worst" is the superlative form of the adjective "bad."

Use "the worst" when comparing more than two things and indicating the lowest quality or standard.

Examples:

  • This is the worst movie I've ever seen.
  • She is the worst singer in the competition.
  • It was the worst decision he could have made.
  • That was the worst meal I've ever had.
  • This is the worst possible outcome.
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the worse

This phrase is incorrect. "Worse" is the comparative form of the adjective "bad," not the superlative form.

  • This meant that the worst case scenario happened. In 1719, Daniel Defoe wrote in Robinson Crusoe, "if the worse came to the worst." This new use of the idiom ...
  • be the worse for wear · could be worse · fate worse than death ... none the worse · none the worse for · none the ... take a turn for the worse · the worse for wear
  • Usage notes: often used in the form none the worse for wear ( in good condition despite hard use or a difficult experience): He seems to be none the worse for ...
  • Something that is worse: Of the two routes, the eastern one is the worse. She was ... 2. none the worse for not harmed by (adverse events or circumstances).

Alternatives:

  • the worst
  • the least favorable
  • the most unfavorable
  • the poorest
  • the most inferior

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