Each approved verb in the dictionary is given with its approved forms. Approved adjectives are given in their basic form, with their comparative and superlative forms in parentheses where applicable.

Examples:

REMOVE (v), REMOVES, REMOVED, REMOVED

This word tells you that you can use the approved verb “remove” as follows:

Infinitive/Imperative	Present tense	Simple past tense	Past participle (as an adjective)
(To) Remove/Remove	Remove(s)	Removed	Removed

The past participle of the verb is often the same as the simple past tense. This is why it is given two times in the dictionary.

SLOW (adj)

(SLOWER, SLOWEST)

This word tells you that you can use the approved adjective “slow” as follows:

Basic form	Comparative form	Superlative form
Slow	Slower	Slowest

Adjectives that make their comparative and superlative forms with “more” and “most” do not have these forms listed in the dictionary, because “more” and “most” are also listed as approved words.