GrammarJLPT N3
not as... as
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. not as... as
This grammatical pattern is used to say that something is "not as ~ as" something else, making a comparison where one thing falls short of another. For example, it can express that today is not as hot as yesterday.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter what I do, it just won't lift enough to clear my head.

Sentence 2

It's busier than usual, but not enough to kill me, so I'll be fine.

Sentence 3

The view isn't as pretty as a postcard, but it's calming.

Sentence 4

Why are you so flustered? It's not like you have to decide right this second.

Sentence 5

He laughed and said, "The handout isn't as long as I thought."