as … as
grammar pattern
Коррелятивная конструкция для выражения равенства по качеству, количеству или степени: «такой же..., как...», «столько же..., сколько...»
Construcción correlativa que expresa igualdad en cualidad, cantidad o grado: «tan... como...», «tanto... como...».
Construction corrélative exprimant l'égalité en qualité, quantité ou degré : « aussi… que… », « autant… que… ».
Korrelative Konstruktion zum Ausdruck von Gleichheit in Bezug auf Qualität, Quantität oder Grad: „so ... wie“, „ebenso ... wie“, „genauso ... wie“.
Estrutura correlativa que expressa igualdade em qualidade, quantidade ou grau: «tão... quanto...», «tanto... quanto...», «tão... como...».
表示在性质、数量或程度上相等的关联结构："和……一样……"、"像……一样……"、"与……同样……"。
تركيب ارتباطي للتعبير عن التساوي في الصفة أو الكمية أو الدرجة: «مثل... مثل»، «بقدر ما... بقدر ما».
A correlative comparative construction used to express equality between two entities in terms of quality, quantity, or degree. The first 'as' is an adverb modifying an adjective or adverb; the second 'as' is a conjunction introducing the standard of comparison. Requires parallel structure and is foundational for forming equative comparisons in English.
Patternsas · SLOT · as · SLOT
Expressing equality in quality, degree, or mannerA1formal
Used to state that two people, things, or actions share the same level of a particular quality, intensity, or manner. The structure is: as + adjective/adverb (base form) + as + noun/pronoun/clause. The adjective or adverb between the two 'as' elements must be in its positive (uninflected) form. Commonly used for comparisons of appearance, ability, speed, size, etc.
Выражение равенства по качеству, степени или образу действияigual de ... queaussi … queAusdruck der Gleichheit von Qualität, Grad oder Art und WeiseExpressar igualdade de qualidade, grau ou modo表示同等程度التعبير عن التساوي في الصفة أو الدرجة أو الأسلوب- She is as tall as her brother.
- This coffee is as hot as lava.
- He runs as fast as a professional athlete.
- The test was as difficult as I expected.
- Please arrive as early as possible.
Expressing equality in quantity or amountA2formal
Used with quantifiers (much, many, little, few) to compare amounts or quantities. Structure: as + much/many/little/few + noun + as + comparator. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns; 'many' with countable plural nouns. This usage is essential for comparing volumes, frequencies, or numerical values.
Выражение равенства по количеству или объёмуtan … comoaussi … queGleichheit bei Menge oder AnzahlExpressar igualdade de quantidade ou volume表达数量或量的相等التعبير عن المساواة في الكمية أو المقدار- I don't have as much time as I'd like.
- She earned as many points as the winner.
- Try to use as little sugar as possible.
- He invited as few people as necessary.
- We need as much water as we can carry.
Forming fixed comparative idioms and conjunctionsB1formal
Serves as the base for numerous fixed expressions and subordinating conjunctions that introduce adverbial clauses of time, condition, or manner (e.g., as soon as, as long as, as far as, as well as). These idiomatic extensions retain the core logic of equality/comparison but function as lexicalized units with specialized meanings.
Образование устойчивых сравнительных идиом и союзовtan… comocomme … commeBildung fester Vergleichsidiome und KonjunktionenFormação de expressões idiomáticas comparativas fixas e conjunções构成固定比较习语和连词تكوين تراكيب مقارنة ثابتة وأدوات ربط- Call me as soon as you arrive.
- You can stay as long as you're quiet.
- As far as I know, the meeting is still on.
- She speaks French as well as English.
- Do as I say, not as I do.