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Ravinath Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
The longer....., the stronger ............
The longer we stay here, the stronger he gets.
What is the meaning of the above sentence ?
I have seen this types of sentences .
Is there any specific name in grammar for that structure?
Could I find related lessons or threads here in the forum ?
Thank you
What is the meaning of the above sentence ?
I have seen this types of sentences .
Is there any specific name in grammar for that structure?
Could I find related lessons or threads here in the forum ?
Thank you
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the 2. (used in correlative constructions to modify an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree, in one instance with relative force and in the other with demonstrative force, and signifying “by how much … by so much” or “in what degree … in that degree”): the more the merrier; The bigger they are, the harder they fall. CB
- the 2.
- (used in correlative constructions to modify an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree, in one instance with relative force and in the other with demonstrative force, and signifying “by how much … by so much” or “in what degree … in that degree”): the more the merrier; The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
- CB
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2. (used in correlative constructions to modify an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree, in one instance with relative force and in the other with demonstrative force, and signifying “by how much … by so much” or “in what degree … in that degree”): the more the merrier; The bigger they are, the harder they
2. (used in correlative constructions to modify an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree, in one instance with relative force and in the other with demonstrative force, and signifying “by how much … by so much” or “in what degree … in that degree”): the more the merrier; The bigger they are, the harder they
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