267
Modifiers can be added to “as... as” comparisons
to make them more detailed or to add emphasis.“AS... AS” COMPARISONS WITH MODIFIERS
FURTHER EXAMPLES
This has a very similar meaning to “almost as” but contrasts
the difference rather than comparing the similarity.Emphasizing equality.Comparing similarity.Specific degree of difference.Emphasizing difference.266-267_Unit_96_As_As_Comparatives.indd 267 25/07/2016 11:12