Everyday English Phrasebook 31 - Comparisons, Quantity, and Degree

Comparing things, talking about amounts, size, degree, limits, estimates, and choosing options

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#	Study text
1	more
2	less
3	fewer
4	enough
5	too much
6	too many
7	very
8	really
9	a little
10	a bit
11	much better
12	worse
13	bigger
14	smaller
15	faster
16	slower
17	cheaper
18	more expensive
19	easier
20	more difficult
21	the same
22	different
23	as much as
24	as many as
25	at least
26	at most
27	almost
28	about
29	exactly
30	around
31	This one is better.
32	That one is worse.
33	This bag is bigger.
34	That bag is smaller.
35	This route is faster.
36	That route is slower.
37	This option is cheaper.
38	That option is more expensive.
39	This task is easier.
40	That task is more difficult.
41	These two are the same.
42	These two are different.
43	This room is quieter.
44	That room is noisier.
45	This chair is more comfortable.
46	That chair is less comfortable.
47	The blue one looks nicer.
48	The black one looks more practical.
49	I need more time.
50	I need less sugar.
51	I need fewer bags.
52	I have enough money.
53	I don't have enough information.
54	There is too much noise.
55	There are too many people.
56	There isn't enough space.
57	We have plenty of time.
58	We don't have much time.
59	I only need a little.
60	I need a bit more.
61	Can I have one more?
62	Can I have a few more?
63	How many do you need?
64	How much do you want?
65	At least three people are coming.
66	At most ten people can join.
67	It's very hot today.
68	It's really cold outside.
69	I'm a little tired.
70	I'm a bit nervous.
71	This is much better.
72	This is slightly different.
73	This is almost ready.
74	This is completely wrong.
75	This is exactly what I need.
76	This is partly true.
77	This is mostly correct.
78	The room is too dark.
79	The music is too loud.
80	The coffee is not hot enough.
81	The price is a little high.
82	The answer is close enough.
83	The problem is serious.
84	The situation is not that bad.
85	It costs about twenty dollars.
86	It takes around ten minutes.
87	It is almost five o'clock.
88	There are about thirty people.
89	The trip is around two hours.
90	The box weighs about five pounds.
91	The room is at least ten meters long.
92	The wait is at most fifteen minutes.
93	I need approximately one hour.
94	I have exactly two tickets.
95	I have only one question.
96	I have just enough cash.
97	We need no more than five chairs.
98	We need no less than three copies.
99	Please arrive at least ten minutes early.
100	Please don't be more than five minutes late.
101	The limit is two bags.
102	The minimum age is eighteen.
103	Which one is better?
104	Which one is cheaper?
105	Which one is faster?
106	Which one is easier?
107	Which one do you like more?
108	I like this one more.
109	I like that one less.
110	This works better for me.
111	That is too expensive for me.
112	The first option is safer.
113	The second option is more convenient.
114	The smaller size fits better.
115	The larger size is too loose.
116	The earlier time is better.
117	The later time is worse.
118	Let's choose the simplest option.
119	Let's take the cheaper route.
120	Let's avoid the most expensive choice.
121	small amount
122	large amount
123	exact number
124	rough estimate
125	minimum price
126	maximum price
127	size difference
128	price difference
129	quality difference
130	better choice
131	worse result
132	faster route
133	slower service
134	cheaper ticket
135	expensive option
136	simple solution
137	difficult question
138	enough space
139	not enough room
140	too little time
141	too many choices
142	more than enough
143	less than expected
144	about the same
145	almost finished
146	completely different
147	mostly true
148	partly correct
149	close enough
150	best value

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