A cheetah moving at top speed can cover over 20 feet in a single stride. Like cleats on a track shoe, the cheetahâs long claws help them grip the ground as they run. Unlike those of other cats, the claws of a cheetah are always extended. In fact, cheetahs are the only cats that canât fully retract their claws.
superlative definition. The form of an adjective indicating the greatest degree of the quality that the adjective describes. Best is the superlative form of good; fastest is the superlative form of fast; most charming is the superlative form of charming. The usual superlative takes the ending -est.
Introduction. Comparatives and Superlatives are special forms of adjectives. They are used to compare two or more things. Generally, comparatives are formed using-er and superlatives are formed using-est. This page will explain the rules for forming regular comparatives and superlatives, and also show some basic ways of using them.