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“Move slower” vs. “move less”
What is the proper word to fill the blank?
The more cars there are on a given road, the __ the traffic will move.
The answer is slower. But I wonder whether less is incorrect.
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Explaining the comparative form of “numb” [closed]
The most common definition I have of numb is:
"Deprived of the power of sensation."
"Deprived of feeling or responsiveness."
These definitions show up in nearly the same form in multiple ...
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meaning and usage of “in order the more” [closed]
I have just come across a phrase I have never seen before:
I do not so in order to undermine the status of xy but, on the contrary, in order the more securely to identify certain aspects.
A ...
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Does a comparative always need to compare with something?
As I understand it, comparatives compare with something. So something that is colder is more cold than another thing. However, can't a word like colder be used as an adjective without being compared ...
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2answers
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Does “No more” by necessity imply there was some before?
If I say "I have no more apples" do I have to have had some apples to begin with? Is there an instance where I could start with none and still say I had no more sensically?
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What is the difference between “quicker” and “faster”?
What is the correct word to use here and why:
I will get there quicker [than you]
vs.
I will get there faster [than you]
There must be similar adverbs for "slower".
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What are hidden meanings in RIP over Rip? [closed]
Why were all the occurrences of the "Rip" the original question
What other expressions and sayings do you have as an alternative to ‘Rip Van Winkle meets Facebook.’?
were upgraded to ...
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Differences between “audio” and “sound”?
What is the difference between "audio" and "sound"?
Is it possible that a beeping noise could be considered one but not the other?
