
Heavier (weigh more than) - WordReference Forums
Dec 18, 2023 · Hello everyone, Does "heavier'' meaning ''weigh more than'' sound natural / usual in colloquial conversation (when you're using neutral vocabulary, i.e., with no intention of offending or …
Heavier -¿más pesado? - WordReference Forums
Apr 27, 2007 · Buen día :) Para traducir "heavier" en esta oración, ¿se usa "más pesado" en castellano? -He is taller and heavier than the rest of the boys.
twice heavier than=twice as heavy as ? | WordReference Forums
Dec 4, 2011 · Hello everyone, Suppose I have two boxes, A and B. A weighs 5 pounds and B 10 pounds. In comparing the weight of A and B, which of the following sentences do you think are …
It is spitting. vs. It is sprinkling. vs. It is drizzling. (BE vs. AE)
Aug 24, 2019 · It could turn into drizzle or rain (sometimes in just a few seconds) or it could disappear. Hmmm, looks like native AE speakers sense a drizzle and a sprinkle differently. You say a drizzle is …
Comparing numbers (large vs great vs big vs high) - WordReference …
May 7, 2009 · 2 is higher or greater than 1 2 kg is heavier than 1 kg - but this is only with weight. It depends which unit of measure you use. 'Higher' or 'greater' are also acceptable, just used less …
three times the weight of an elephant heavier/lighter than
Feb 12, 2016 · Hi all, in connection with the thread three times longer than=three times as long as? I want to find out whether this sentence structure is used, or is grammatical: This truck is three times …
How much is the sun heavier than the earth ... - WordReference Forums
Feb 1, 2013 · By how much is the sun heavier than the earth? That would be asking for the difference (s - e) rather than the factor of difference (s/e), which is what the second question is asking.
more mad or madder - WordReference Forums
Jul 30, 2013 · Single syllable adjectives (but not good or bad) usually take " er " for the comparative form. (cold, colder)Adjectives with two or more syllables usually take the " more" form, except …
to be on the heavy side | WordReference Forums
May 9, 2006 · I can't think of any context where it could mean to be in trouble. However, I can think of 2 contexts: 1. Not to gain weight but to be overweight. This is the most common usage. She's a little on …
sled / sledge / sleigh | WordReference Forums
May 5, 2020 · Sledge implies a heavier sled used for moving freight or massive objects. Sleigh refers more specifically than in Britain to a vehicle which is essentially a cold-season alternative to a …