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- Difference between greater and larger - English Language Usage . . .
What is the difference between greater and larger? For example, should we say for time, the waiting time is greater than or the waiting time is larger than?
- Diameter comparison: larger, bigger, higher, greater?
Going by Google result hits "larger diameter" 7'420'000 results `"greater diameter" 1'020'000 results "higher diameter" 852'000 results "bigger diameter" 738'000 results So after this I would go with larger but am not sure why and if this is the correct or best choice Edit: Added also greater as possiblity as per comment Did not think of that
- word choice - The larger of A and B or the larger of A or B . . .
I was wondering which one is more correct between "the larger of A and B" and "the larger of A or B" I use the former, but I saw in IRS instruction for Form 1040: In most cases, your federal in
- grammar - smaller to larger vs smallest to largest - English . . .
Would it be ok to say "from smaller to larger" or do I have to say "from smallest to largest" E g , I'm using the batteries from smallest smaller to largest larger capacity
- What is the wasted piece called in metalworking?
In the case of your example "scrap" is appropriate since there's little of a structural nature that can be done with an oblong piece of metal most of which is missing because large holes have been cut into it Though maybe it could serve some decorative purpose or as a lid on a box that holds the brushes of an artist who paints oils I won't downvote because you've given accurate information
- Whats the difference between big and large?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines big as "large" and large as "big " There is no difference in the implied size, which is relative to other quantities; large is simply larger than medium, and much larger than small It is relative to the norm or expectation of the size of that item, or the size of the item being considered by the speaker writer Idiom often determines the usage We don't say
- What is the correct adjective for weight mass of objects, heavy or . . .
The units of mass or any other qualified noun are irrelevant: a mass of 10 kg is larger than that of 1 kg whether you measure the mass in kg, tonnes, ounces or milligrams And I do say "large rucksack", as is shown in google ngram If the sack is full it may be heavy; if empty it is light
- grammar - Is this a simple or complex sentence? A typical . . .
2 I have this sentence: A typical characteristic of EDM is that the cavity cut by the tool electrode is larger than the tool itself I want to determine whether it is a simple or complex sentence A complex sentence must contain at least two clauses: one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
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