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Rule "is even worst (worse)"

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Description:	is even worst (worse)
Message:	Probably incorrect use of superlative '\3'. Consider using the comparative form instead.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-worse-worst/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cworse%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	He was even nicest after a year. Correction suggestion: nicer He was even worst. Correction suggestion: iller, worse
Correct sentences for comparison:	He was even worse after a year. He was even best man at my wedding.
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ID:	IS_EVEN_WORST [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-02 22:33:08 +0200)

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