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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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not nearly as ... as
What is the difference between 'not nearly as ... as' and 'not quite as ... as'?
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‘Quite’ is an overused word that changes in meaning, but usually amplifies/intensifies the word it is paired with. Quite right = Correct. Quite often = Frequently.
- ‘Quite’ is an overused word that changes in meaning, but usually amplifies/intensifies the word it is paired with.
- Quite right = Correct.
- Quite often = Frequently.
- ‘Not quite’ = Almost.
- ‘Not quite right’ = Almost right.
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‘Quite’ is an overused word that changes in meaning, but usually amplifies/intensifies the word it is paired with.
Quite right = Correct. Quite often = Frequently.
‘Not quite’ = Almost. ‘Not quite right’ = Almost right.
‘Not nearly’ can be used to mean ‘a long way away from’
‘As big as’ = The same size as
‘Not nearly as big as’ = Much smaller than
‘Not quite as big as’ =
Quite right = Correct. Quite often = Frequently.
‘Not quite’ = Almost. ‘Not quite right’ = Almost right.
‘Not nearly’ can be used to mean ‘a long way away from’
‘As big as’ = The same size as
‘Not nearly as big as’ = Much smaller than
‘Not quite as big as’ =
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