-est
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[edit] English
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[edit] Etymology 1
[edit] Suffix
-est
- Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs.
- longest, biggest, fastest
[edit] Usage notes
- See -er for notes on the usage of this suffix to form superlatives.
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[edit] Translations
superlative of adjectives and adverbs
[edit] Etymology 2
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[edit] Suffix
-est
- Used to form the archaic second-person singular present tense of verbs.
- goest, makest
[edit] Translations
archaic second-person singular present tense of verbs
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[edit] Old English
[edit] Alternative forms
[edit] Etymology
Proto-Germanic *-ust-.
[edit] Suffix
-est f.
- suffix forming feminine nouns, originally from verbs
[edit] Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | -est | -esta |
| accusative | -este | -esta |
| genitive | -este | -esta |
| dative | -este | -estum |