Page 269 - Nidalist

“AS… AS” COMPARISONS WITH MODIFIERS
Modifiers can be added to “as… as” comparisons
to make them more detailed or to add emphasis.
Emphasizing equality.

Comparing similarity.

This has a very similar meaning to “almost as” but contrasts
the difference rather than comparing the similarity.

Specific degree of difference.

Emphasizing difference.

FURTHER EXAMPLES

267

266-267_Unit_96_As_As_Comparatives.indd 267 25/07/2016 11:12