Modifying Comparatives & Superlatives 修饰比较级和最高级

Modifying Comparatives 修饰比较级

far

We think that Evan is a far better candidate for the job.

(so) much

Sales in July were much higher than sales in June.

way

informal

She had way more chances than me.

a lot

Her car is a lot more expensive than his.

a whole lot

informal

Things were about to get a whole lot worse.

considerably

Today’s test was considerably harder than the last one.

rather

It’s rather warmer than usual this week.

slightly

Sales in August were slightly lower than sales in July.

a bit

This summer was a bit colder than last year.

a little

The film was a little scarier than the one we saw yesterday.

no

If he did the same, he’s no better than her.

not much

These are not much more expensive than those.

any

Is he any better?

even

Her performance was even worse than her co-star’s.

many

When ‘more’ modifies a plural noun, it is modified by ‘many’.

There are many more opportunities available to students in the UK than in Greece.

Modifying Superlatives 修饰最高级

much

She is much the most intelligent of them all.

quite

It’s quite the most relaxing holiday we’ve ever had.

She’s quite the most amazing person I’ve ever met.

by far

This is by far the best birthday I’ve ever had.

She is by far the oldest in the firm.

easily

It’s easily his most popular song.

This is easily the worst filth. I’ve seen in a long time.

ever

This has been the best year ever for our company.

without a doubt

It’s without a doubt the worst weather we’ve had in a while.