comparative clause

noun

A type of subordinate clause used to express a comparison between two entities, typically introduced by words such as than or as.

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Meanings

nouncomparative clause (plural comparative clauses)

plural comparative clauses

  1. grammarA type of subordinate clause used to express a comparison between two entities, typically introduced by words such as than or as.
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