Comparative structures

If a big difference exists
far + comparative + than  
nowhere near as + adjective + as  
considerably + comparative + than  
not nearly as + adjective + as  
a great deal + comparative + than  
twice/ten times as + adjective + as  
get more and more + adjective  

If a small difference exists
almost as + adjective + as  
nearly as + adjective + as  
slightly + comparative + than  
not quite as + adjective + as  


If no difference exists
as + adjective + as   
not any + comparative + than   
no + comparative + than