There are certain words or adverbs are used to describe or indicate how much given actions and qualities are similar and dissimilar. These words highlight How given ideas are similar or different. To show relationship between two ideas, comparative adverbs are used; while to show the relationship of more than two, superlative adverbs become relevant. similarly, likewise, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet, whereas, more, best, etc. are important examples of adverbs of comparison and contrast.
Types of adverbs
a) Adverb of time
b) Adverb of place
c) Adverb of manner
d) Adverb of degree
e) Adverb of frequency
f) Adverb of reason
g) Adverb of comparison
h) Adverb of contrast
Explanation of adverbs of comparison and contrast
The earlier officer was so strict and disciplined. Similarly, the new one also indicating same intent.
His father was a great athlete. Likewise, his son too following his fathers footsteps.
Today, the temperature is really unbearable. Still, he is practicing in the ground.
Her mother is old-fashioned. Whereas, her daughter loves modern lifestyle.
These are some useful examples of the adverbs of comparison and contrast. In the first two examples, “similarly and likewise” are used to show similar characteristics or qualities.
And, in the last two examples, “Still and whereas” are used to highlight contrast or difference between two ideas.
Adverbs of comparison
In the adverb of comparison, words are used to describe or indicate degree of comparison between two actions happening or qualities of things.
He used to visit park more often nowadays.
After months of training, he started driving car more smoothly.
He is learning more quicker now.
In the comparative form, to make comparison, comparative adverbs like “more, -er” are used. In the above examples, more, quicker indicate comparative degree between two situations.
Usages of than in comparative adverbs
Usually, girls are more punctual than boys.
Medically, organic food is far better than junk food.
In the both examples, “than” are used to describe comparison between two things.
Mitigators and intensifiers with adverbs of comparison
He used to visits park much more often nowadays.
After months of training, he started driving car quite a lot more smoothly.
He is learning a little bit more quicker now.
Examples of mitigators used with adverbs of comparison are: a bit, a little, a little bit, rather, slightly etc.
Some useful examples of intensifiers often used with adverbs of comparison are: much, far, quite lot, etc.
Superlative adverbs for comparison
For making comparison between things, superlative adverbs by adding-est suffix are used.
Cyclone damaded crops badly, but infrastructure hit worst.
For more details about comparative and superlative degrees, read the article on degree. Now, let’s learn about adverb of conteast.
Adverbs of contrast: although, in spite of, whereas, still, even if,etc.
Unlike adverbs of comparison, adverbs of contrast are used to express contrasting ideas between two actions or qualities. These adverbs are frequently used to introduce dependent or subordinating clauses.
Although he was not fit, he clinched the title.
He prefer to watch animal documentary, whereas, his sister never give up fashion show.
Even though I had little time left, I prepared well for this competition.
In spite of heavy traffic, we reached on time.
Though we lost the match, the game of spirit of opponent was awesome.
By reading above examples, you might be realised that the adverbs of contrast indicate or highlight surprising elements of contrast. They creat some unexpected results. I think this is going to be enough to learn the adverbs of comparison and contrast. Explanation of conjunctive adverbs
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