Sep 1, 2023 · Sorry for my vague expression. "compare A [with B]" in my post means "compare s ome th ing together with s ome b ody ". <Edited by moderator (Florentia52) to remove unwarranted …

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.

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 comparison is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 11, 2018 · To broaden or to deepen one’s knowledge? Hello! I think that the question is clear: which form is more correct (in a formal context)?

May 15, 2019 · Thank you lingobingo for the prompt reply. I was editing my question to add the similar noun "superiority" too. I wonder if you could let me know whether the same goes for the "superiority …

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 …

Apr 7, 2009 · Just a quick one: I believe that COMparable is a British pronunciation (the capital letters symbolize stress), while both COMparable and comPArable could be heard in the USA. My question …