COMPARATIVES REVIEW

A. Between two things

1. For a small difference

slightly, a little bit, a tiny bit, marginally (formal),…

2. For a large difference

much, far, miles (informal), considerably (formal),…

3. as + … + as (big or small difference)

Ÿ = two things are equal ð as + adjective + as

Ÿ = two things are not equal ð not as + adjective + as

B. Whether the difference is big or small

5. For small difference

            not quite as

6. For a big difference

            nowhere near, nothing like

7. To express preference

            would sooner + infinitive (to)

            wold rather + infinitive (to)

            rather than + … + prefer to

            would prefer

8. The (double comparatives)

            Ÿ = one thing causes another

                       * The longer…, the less…

                       * The more…, the more…

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