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Worse vs Worst, Why All the Confusion?

Worse

Learn the grammar rules for the word worse

Worse is a comparative word, just like better only in the negative instead of the positive. This means when comparing two things, one will always be "worse" and not "worst" than the other.

Here are examples of the word "worse" used properly in a sentence:

• Margaret's cooking is worse than Kim's cooking.
• Wooden roller coasters are much worse than steel coasters.
• Cheer is worse than Tide about getting stains out.
• Artificial sweeteners are worse for your health than sugar.

Worst

Learn the grammar rules for the word worst

While worse compares two items, worst is a superlative. Think of worst like best, only in the negative. When something is much more terrible than multiple items, it is the "worst" of them all.

Here are examples of worst used correctly in a sentence:

• That was the worst movie ever!
• I have the worst memory when it comes to names.
• The hottest part of the day is the worst time to do yard work in the summer months.
• Skunks are the worst smelling animals.