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Jigneshbharati Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Prettier and richer- comparatives without than
AMP - "Makeup doesn't make you prettier. Money doesn't make you richer. Because real wealth and real beauty ...
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I understand the meaning of the quote completely but could someone explain to me the use of comparatives-"prettier and richer" instead of "pretty and rich"? Is the comparision implied here and how do I know when to use comparative adjective without the "than phrase"?
Thanks
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/128000814382844567/
I understand the meaning of the quote completely but could someone explain to me the use of comparatives-"prettier and richer" instead of "pretty and rich"? Is the comparision implied here and how do I know when to use comparative adjective without the "than phrase"?
Thanks
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"prettier" and "richer" imply "prettier/richer than you presently are". It is author's choice whether to use "prettier/richer" or "pretty/rich". The ultimate meaning is not very different.
- "prettier" and "richer" imply "prettier/richer than you presently are".
- It is author's choice whether to use "prettier/richer" or "pretty/rich".
- The ultimate meaning is not very different.
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"prettier" and "richer" imply "prettier/richer than you presently are". It is author's choice whether to use "prettier/richer" or "pretty/rich". The ultimate meaning is not very different.
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