“as + adjective + as” (Comparison of Equality)"
We use as + adjective + as to say that two people, things, or situations are equal in a particular quality.
Structure:
Subject + be + as + adjective + as + noun/pronoun/clause
Meaning: equally; to the same degree.
Examples
The conference was as stimulating as the international summit I attended last year.
→ Both events were equally stimulating.
Her performance proved as impressive as that of the seasoned professionals on stage.
→ Her performance was equally impressive.
Their proposal sounded as feasible as the alternative we had initially supported.
→ Both proposals seemed equally practical.
The results were as disappointing as we had feared after seeing the early indicators.
→ The results matched our level of disappointment.
The speech was as eloquent as the keynote delivered by the visiting diplomat.
→ Both speeches were equally eloquent.
Key Point:
Use as + adjective + as to show that two things are equal in the quality described by the adjective
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