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  1. Difference between "greater" and "larger" - English Language & Usage ...

    Mar 27, 2012 · What is the difference between greater and larger? For example, should we say for time, the waiting time is greater than or the waiting time is larger than?

  2. Diameter comparison: larger, bigger, higher, greater?

    Feb 1, 2021 · Going by Google result hits "larger diameter" 7'420'000 results `"greater diameter" 1'020'000 results "higher diameter" 852'000 results "bigger diameter" 738'000 results So after this I …

  3. word choice - "The larger of A and B" or "the larger of A or B ...

    Apr 18, 2011 · I was wondering which one is more correct between "the larger of A and B" and "the larger of A or B". I use the former, but I saw in IRS instruction for Form 1040: In most cases, your …

  4. What is the correct adjective for weight/mass of objects, heavy or ...

    Nov 6, 2020 · The units of mass or any other qualified noun are irrelevant: a mass of 10 kg is larger than that of 1 kg whether you measure the mass in kg, tonnes, ounces or milligrams. And I do say "large …

  5. Higher, greater or bigger distance? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Aug 26, 2011 · As height is not being mentioned here, but rather distance on a horizontal scale, "higher" would be inappropriate. "Bigger" refers to size, not magnitude, and therefore, in this case, is also …

  6. How to pronounce fractions with denominators larger than 20 where …

    How to pronounce fractions with denominators larger than 20 where the last digit of the denominator is 1 or 2? eg 4/31 Ask Question Asked 10 years, 4 months ago Modified 4 years, 10 months ago

  7. grammar - "smaller to larger" vs "smallest to largest" - English ...

    Jul 19, 2024 · Would it be ok to say "from smaller to larger" or do I have to say "from smallest to largest" E.g., I'm using the batteries from smallest/smaller to largest/larger capacity.

  8. Word for a small space/dwelling that is much larger on the inside than ...

    Jan 30, 2018 · I'm searching for a rare word that means a small space/dwelling that is much larger on the inside than it appears from the exterior. It has been in 2 stories I know of: shown as a magical …

  9. Is "more massive" correct? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 18, 2020 · Titan is 50% larger than Earth's moon and 80% more massive. I struggle with the "more massive" part. I find some books do use that phrase. Is it correct, pedantically? Do you recommend …

  10. word choice - Qualifying weights. Are they "higher", "bigger ...

    May 8, 2018 · Both 'greater' and 'bigger' are correct English in this context. 'Higher' is technically incorrect, (since no actual height is involved), though it is commonly used and many would consider …