Adjectives can be used to compare nouns.
Positive degree describes a singular noun in a simple statement.
Example: She is a beautiful girl.
Comparative degree describes two nouns so as to compare them.
Add –er to the adjective and use than.
Example: Cheetahs are faster than lions.
Superlative degree describes three or more nouns
Add –est with the adjectives, or most/ least and use the.
Example: Marcus is the tallest boy in the class.