
comparing with vs compared with | WordReference Forums
Sep 7, 2012 · Comparing it with classical physics, we see that modern physics can be referred to . . . 'We' are the ones comparing (the subordinate clause gets its subject from the main clause), …
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Aug 5, 2011 · The following is from an English exercise given by my son's teacher. 40% of lizard species worldwide could be extinct by 2080. Barry Sinerro reached the conclusion by taking …
comparing with / compared with | WordReference Forums
May 20, 2008 · Hi Mary, "Comparing with" is awkward English at best; I wouldn't use it at all. "Compared with" is definitely much better. Patty M
compare A (with / and) B - WordReference Forums
Aug 7, 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 …
Comparison VS Comparing - WordReference Forums
Mar 30, 2018 · The meaning of comperison in Longman dictionary The process of compairing two or more people or things. EX: 1) Comparison with his previous movies shows how Lee has …
apples & pears | WordReference Forums
Jun 1, 2006 · Aha - you're talking about comparing apples with apples - that's completely different. If someone is comparing two things and making the point that thing A is much better than thing …
a better / the better/ the best [Comparative adjectives]
Mar 20, 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 …
how to form the comparative of color-adjectives
Sep 8, 2010 · what are the comparative form of these adjetives: orange, pink, blue, white, red, yellow, purple, blue, green, black, etc. Are there any rules for the comparative form of tese …
Less + Adjective + than | WordReference Forums
Mar 19, 2019 · Hi There, What are the rules of forming negative comparative sentences? With adjective of more than 2 syllables, it seems like substituting more with less works all the time. …
a usage of "unlike" | WordReference Forums
Dec 19, 2012 · When we use unlike in the beginning of a sentence, Is it only applicable for comparing the subject of the a sentence, but not the object? For example, is it weird to say: …