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  1. 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), …

  2. comparing it against/with - WordReference Forums

    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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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

  5. Comparing numbers (large vs great vs big vs high)

    May 7, 2009 · Hi there! This is my first post on this forum! When comparing numbers/quantities, what is (are) the correct adjective(s) to use? 2 is larger, bigger, higher, greater than 1? Does it …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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. …

  10. 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 …