
What is the difference between "largest" and "biggest"?
What is the largest lake in the world? Compare this to 'the biggest lake'. To my mind, the largest is the one with the greatest surface area, the biggest may have a smaller surface area but be …
In mathematics, when referring to pure numbers is largest or …
When referring to a list of number is largest or biggest correct? For example, I want to find the biggest number in an array. Or should it be the largest number. Finally, would either biggest or
The largest, greatest, highest or biggest number of
Oct 19, 2018 · The largest, greatest, highest or biggest number of . . Ask Question Asked 7 years, 2 months ago Modified 7 years, 2 months ago
adverbs - About "best" , "the best" , and "most" - English …
Oct 20, 2016 · Which is correct, "I like you the best" or "I like you best"? And I hear " I like you most" is incorrect, so which is correct, "I love you most" or "I love you best"? Are there any …
Can 'floccinaucinihilipilification' be considered a real word?
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phrase usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Dec 7, 2023 · I wouldn't use share for either context, because it implies someone deciding how to divide some finite resource (usually, fairly or logically) among those who need it. Which sorta …
phrases - "single largest" or "largest single" - English Language ...
Oct 9, 2015 · In "the single largest factor", "single" is technically redundant, save for excluding the possibility of joint winners. When used (by someone who understands the language) it's …
grammar - "smaller to larger" vs "smallest to largest" - English ...
Jul 19, 2024 · If you're loosely grouping batteries on say a five-point scale, 'from smaller to larger' conveys this rather better than 'from smallest to largest', which implies an accurate ordering. …
What is the term for groups of numerals within a large number?
I am writing software in which I would like to be able to return the groups of numerals within a large number. For example, given a number 123,456,789, my software would return 123 then …
Rise or Increase - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Rise : to increase in amount, number, level, etc. : to become more Increase : to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc. In this context, both "rise" and "increase" are fine. This …