compare [A with B] vs compare A [with B] | WordReference Forums
Sep 1, 2023 · Exactly. You and Julian could have been visiting a shoe shop, and comparing the various shoes that were on display. JulianWong said: So, like this pattern, does the sentence in the question …
a better / the better/ the best [Comparative adjectives]
Mar 21, 2011 · "The better" is a superlative that only applies when comparing two people or things. "The best" is not wrong when comparing just two, but "the better" makes clear that the comparison is …
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Aug 8, 2013 · Dear all, I compared prices in Tokyo (and / with) Singapore. Are there any difference in meaning or nuance between compare 'A and B' and 'A with B'? I would appreciate any comments.
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Oct 13, 2006 · Compare to: to show likeness between two unlike things. In the poem, she compares her loneliness to a ship lost at sea. Compare with: to analyze two liken things. In the poem, she …
younger / youngest - WordReference Forums
Jun 3, 2009 · It depends. If he has 10 sisters and you say "youngest", then you are referring to the two youngest ones, obviously. If he only has 2 sisters, you would say "younger", because you are …
Comparison with different verbs (más...de lo que) - WordReference …
Feb 10, 2006 · According to my CLEP book, the phrase "de lo que" is only used for comparing adjectives and adverbs. Es más fácil de lo que crees. (facil) However, when comparing things, the …
indicate the cohort against which you are assessing the applicant
Nov 25, 2019 · If you say on the form "I think Fred is a very good candidate", you are inevitably comparing Fred to somebody else or some other people, and you are probably not comparing him to …
more friendly / friendlier - WordReference Forums
May 31, 2006 · I think it is to do with the number of syllables. I think that up to 2 syllables is okay - slow, slower, but more than three you use more... eg. you couldn't say difficulter, but more difficult. …
’tis much pride For fair without the fair within to hide.
Jul 28, 2019 · She is comparing him, in a very lengthy figure of speech, to a book. She has now reached the point where, having described the contents of the book (that is, his good character), she will …
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May 10, 2013 · Moderator note: threads merged to create this one. Hi all, I've seen a few times when someone is complaining about a service or product they've bought they then say at the end, 'pas très …