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), and …

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 developed …

Dec 9, 2023 · According to the Cambridge Dictionary, comparable means similar in size, amount, or quality to something else, so it seems that I can use comparable and similar interchangeably when …

Sep 3, 2007 · Relative is less absolute than comparison. We compare two objects and at that time they are what they are and a comparison is made, but if they were to change we would have to make a …

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 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 …

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 …

Sep 16, 2023 · You are comparing two options (team sports and individual sports), so you can use « better ». However it wouldn’t be incorrect to use « best ». Thanks for your reply Glasguensis. So, it's …

Feb 19, 2014 · Would you say that you can use comparative without using "than" + noun if it is clear what you are comparing it to in the context? Example context: I am working at an electronics store. A …

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 …