A
This laptop is_ fast_the older one
as/as
Tiktok is as popular than Instagram.
as popular as
Both apps are easy to use.
The apps are as easy to use as each other
What does "as fast as" express?
Equality in speed
Compare two apps using as…as.
Spotify is as convenient as Apple Music.
This screen isn't_bright_the 4K model.
as/as
My phone is not as fast like yours.
not as fast as yours
My headphones are less comfortable than yours.
My headphones are less comfortable as yours
What does “not as expensive as” express?
One thing costs less.
Use not as…as to compare two devices.
My tablet is not as powerful as my laptop.
The free version is_good_the premium one
nearly/almost as good as
This keyboard is as more comfortable as the old one.
not as useful as
The free trial is almost the same as the paid version.
The free trial is almost as complete as the paid version
What does “nearly as good as” mean?
Almost the same level of quality
Use nearly/almost as…as
This budget phone is almost as good as the premium one.
This smartwatch is_accurate_the previous version.
just as accurate as
That app is not so useful as the desktop version.
Not as useful as
The desktop software is better than the mobile version.
The mobile version is not as good as the desktop software
If someone says, “This version is just as secure as the previous one,” what does “just” emphasize?
Exact equality.
Use just as…as to emphasize exact equality.
This feature is just as important as the others.
The budget phone is_powerful_the flagship model.
not as powerful as
That camera is nearly as good than the other one.
nearly/almost as good as
The new update is slightly more stable than the old one.
The old update is not quite as stable as the new one
If a product is “not quite as advanced as another,” what does “not quite” show?
A small difference, but almost equal.
Make a full review-style comparison including a reason.
The new browser is not as fast as Chrome because it loads pages slower.