Classes Abstract Relations Quantity Comparative Quantity
Comparative Quantity
Nouns
equality, parity, coextension, symmetry, balance, poise
evenness, monotony, level. equivalence
equipollence, equipoise, equilibrium, equiponderance
par, quits, a wash
not a pin to choose
distinction without a difference, six of one and half a dozen of the other
identity etc. Identity
similarity etc. Similarity . equalization, equation
equilibration, co-ordination, adjustment, readjustment. drawn game, drawn battle
neck and neck race
tie, draw, standoff, dead heat. match, peer, compeer, equal, mate, fellow, brother
equivalent.
Verbs
be equal etc. adj.
equal, match, reach, keep pace with, run abreast
come to, amount to, come up to
be on a level with, lie on a level with
balance
cope with
come to the same thing. render equal etc. adj.
equalize level, dress, balance, equate, handicap, give points, spot points, handicap, trim, adjust, poise
fit, accommodate
adapt etc. (render accordant) Agreement
strike a balance
establish equality, restore equality, restore equilibrium
readjust
stretch on the bed of Procrustes.
Adjectives
equal, even, level, monotonous, coequal, symmetrical, coordinate
on a par with, on a level with, on a footing with
up to the mark
equiparant. equivalent, tantamount
indistinguishable
quits
homologous
synonymous etc. Interpretation
resolvable into, convertible, much at one, as broad as long, neither more nor less.
much the same as, the same thing as, as good as
all one, all the same
equipollent, equiponderant, equiponderous, equibalanced
equalized etc. v.
drawn
half and half
isochronal, isochronous isoperimetric, isoperimetrical
isobath [Ocean.] , isobathic [Ocean.] .
Adverbs
equally etc. adj.
to all intents and purposes.
Phrases
it comes to the same thing, it amounts to the same thing
what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
Nouns
inequality
disparity, imparity
odds
difference etc. Difference
unevenness
inclination of the balance, partiality, bias, weight
shortcoming
casting weight, make-weight
superiority etc. [Supremacy.] Superiority
inferiority etc. Inferiority
inequation.
Verbs
be unequal etc. adj.
countervail
have the advantage, give the advantage
turn the scale
kick the beam
topple, topple over
overmatch etc. [Supremacy.] Superiority
not come up to etc. Inferiority .
Adjectives
unequal, uneven, disparate, partial
unbalanced, overbalanced
top-heavy, lopsided, biased, skewed
disquiparant.
Nouns
mean, average
median, mode
balance, medium, mediocrity, generality
golden mean etc. (mid-course) Mid-course
middle etc. Middle
compromise etc. Compromise
middle course, middle state
neutrality. mediocrity, least common denominator.
Verbs
split the difference
take the average etc. n.
reduce to a mean etc. n.
strike a balance, pair off.
Adjectives
mean, intermediate
middle etc. Middle
average
neutral. mediocre, middle-class
commonplace etc. (unimportant) Unimportance .
Adverbs
on an average, in the long run
taking one with another, taking all things together, taking it for all in all
in round numbers.
Nouns
compensation, equation
commutation
indemnification
compromise
c. Compromise neutralization, nullification
counteraction etc. Counteraction
reaction
measure for measure, retaliation, c. Retaliation equalization
c. [Sameness of quantity or degree.] Equality
robbing Peter to pay Paul. set-off, offset
make-weight, casting-weight
counterpoise, ballast
indemnity, equivalent, quid pro quo
bribe, hush money
amends etc. (atonement) Atonement
counterbalance, counterclaim
cross-debt, cross-demand.
Verbs
make compensation
compensate, compense
indemnify
counteract, countervail, counterpoise
balance
outbalance, overbalance, counterbalance
set off
hedge, square, give and take
make up for, lee way
cover, fill up, neutralize, nullify
equalize etc. [Sameness of quantity or degree.] Equality
make good
redeem etc. (atone) Atonement .
Adverbs
in return, in consideration
but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding
nevertheless, nathless, none the less
although, though
albeit, howbeit
mauger
at all events, at any rate
be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, however that may be
after all is said and done
taking one thing with another etc. (average) Mean .
Phrases
light is mingled with the gloom" [Whittier]
every dark cloud has a silver lining
primo avulso non deficit alter [Vergil]
Nouns
greatness etc. adj.
magnitude
size etc. (dimensions) Size
multitude etc. (number) Multitude
immensity
enormity
infinity etc. Infinity
might, strength, intensity, fullness
importance etc. Importance . great quantity, quantity, deal, power, sight, pot, volume, world
mass, heap etc. (assemblage) Assemblage
stock etc. (store) Store
peck, bushel, load, cargo
cartload, wagonload, shipload
flood, spring tide
abundance etc. (sufficiency) Sufficiency . principal part, chief part, main part, greater part, major part, best part, essential part
bulk, mass etc. (whole) [Principal part.] Whole
Verbs
be great etc. adj.
run high, soar, tower, transcend
rise to a great height, carry to a great height
know no bounds
ascend, mount. enlarge etc. (increase) Increase , (expand) Expansion .
Adjectives
great
greater etc. [Supremacy.] Superiority
large, considerable, fair, above par
big, huge etc. (large in size) Size
Herculean, cyclopean
ample
abundant
c. (enough) Sufficiency full, intense, strong, sound, passing, heavy, plenary, deep, high
signal, at its height, in the zenith. world-wide, widespread, far-famed, extensive
wholesale
many etc. Multitude . goodly, noble, precious, mighty
sad, grave, heavy, serious
far gone, arrant, downright
utter, uttermost
crass, gross, arch, profound, intense, consummate
rank, uninitiated, red-hot, desperate
glaring, flagrant, stark staring
thorough-paced, thoroughgoing
roaring, thumping
extraordinary.
important etc. Importance
unsurpassed etc. (supreme) [Supremacy.] Superiority
complete etc. Completeness . august, grand, dignified, sublime, majestic etc. (repute) Repute . vast, immense, enormous, extreme
inordinate, excessive, extravagant, exorbitant, outrageous, preposterous, unconscionable, swinging, monstrous, overgrown
towering, stupendous, prodigious, astonishing, incredible
marvelous etc. Wonder . unlimited etc. (infinite) Infinity
unapproachable, unutterable, indescribable, ineffable, unspeakable, inexpressible, beyond expression, fabulous. undiminished, unabated, unreduced, unrestricted. absolute, positive, stark, decided, unequivocal, essential, perfect, finished. remarkable, of mark, marked, pointed, veriest
noteworthy
renowned.
Adverbs
truly etc. (truth) [Object of knowledge.] Truth[in a positive degree]
decidedly, unequivocally, purely, absolutely, seriously, essentially, fundamentally, radically, downright, in all conscience
for the most part, in the main. [in a complete degree] entirely etc. (completely) Completeness
abundantly etc. (sufficiently) Sufficiency
widely, far and wide. [in a great or high degree] greatly etc. adj.
much, muckle, well, indeed, very, very much, a deal, no end of, most, not a little
pretty, pretty well
enough, in a great measure, richly
to a large extent, to a great extent, to a gigantic extent
on a large scale
so
never so, ever so
ever so dole
scrap, shred, tag, splinter, rag, much
by wholesale
mighty, powerfully
with a witness, in the extreme, extremely, exceedingly, intensely, exquisitely, acutely, indefinitely, immeasurably
beyond compare, beyond comparison, beyond measure, beyond all bounds
incalculably, infinitely. [in a supreme degree] preeminently, superlatively etc. (superiority) [Supremacy.] Superiority[in a too great degree] immoderately, monstrously, preposterously, inordinately, exorbitantly, excessively, enormously, out of all proportion, with a vengeance. [in a marked degree] particularly, remarkably, singularly, curiously, uncommonly, unusually, peculiarly, notably, signally, strikingly, pointedly, mainly, chiefly
famously, egregiously, prominently, glaringly, emphatically, strangely, wonderfully, amazingly, surprisingly, astonishingly, incredibly, marvelously, awfully, stupendously. [in an exceptional degree] peculiarly etc. (unconformity) Unconformity . [in a violent degree] furiously etc. (violence) Violence
severely, desperately, tremendously, extravagantly, confoundedly, deucedly, devilishly, with a vengeance
a outrance, sadly, grossly, sorely, bitterly, piteously, grievously, miserably, cruelly, woefully, lamentably, shockingly, frightfully, dreadfully, fearfully, terribly, horribly.
Phrases
greatness knows itself" [Henry IV]
mightiest powers by deepest calms are mightiest powers by deepest calms are fed" [B. Cornwall]
some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them" [Twelfth Night] .
Nouns
smallness etc. adj.
littleness etc. (small size) Littleness
tenuity
paucity
fewness etc. (small number) Fewness
meanness, insignificance (unimportance) Unimportance
mediocrity, moderation. small quantity, modicum, trace, hint, minimum
vanishing point
material point, atom, particle, molecule, corpuscle, point, speck, dot, mote, jot, iota, ace
minutiae, details
look, thought, idea, soupcon, dab, dight, whit, tittle, shade, shadow
spark, scintilla, gleam
touch, cast
grain, scruple, granule, globule, minim, sup, sip, sop, spice, drop, droplet, sprinkling, dash, morceau, screed, smack, tinge, tincture
inch, patch, scantling, tatter, cantlet, flitter, gobbet, mite, bit, morsel, crumb, seed, fritter, shive
snip, snippet
snick, snack, snatch, slip, scrag
chip, chipping
shiver, sliver, driblet, clipping, paring, shaving, hair. nutshell
thimbleful, spoonful, handful, capful, mouthful
fragment
fraction etc. (part) Part
drop in the ocean. animalcule etc. Littleness . trifle etc. (unimportant thing) Unimportance
mere nothing, next to nothing
hardly anything
just enough to swear by
the shadow of a shade. finiteness, finite quantity.
Adjectives
small, little
diminutive etc. (small in size) Littleness
minute
fine
inconsiderable, paltry etc. (unimportant) Unimportance
faint etc. (weak) Weakness
slender, light, slight, scanty, scant, limited
meager etc. (insufficient) Insufficiency
sparing
few etc. Fewness
low, so-so, middling, tolerable, no great shakes
below par, under par, below the mark
at a low ebb
halfway
moderate, modest
tender, subtle. inappreciable, evanescent, infinitesimal, homeopathic, very small
atomic, corpuscular, microscopic, molecular, subatomic. mere, simple, sheer, stark, bare
near run. dull, petty, shallow, stolid, ungifted, unintelligent.
Adverbs
to a small extent [in a small degree] , on a small scale
a little bit, a wee bit
slightly etc. adj.
imperceptibly
miserably, wretchedly
insufficiently etc. Insufficiency
imperfectly
faintly etc. Weakness
passably, pretty well, well enough. [in a certain or limited degree] partially, in part
in a certain degree, to a certain degree
to a certain extent
comparatively
some, rather in some degree, in some measure
something, somewhat
simply, only, purely, merely
at least, at the least, at most, at the most
ever so little, as little as may be, in ever so small a degree
thus far, within bounds, in a manner, after a fashion, so to speak. almost, nearly, well-nigh, short of, not quite, all but
near upon, close upon
near the mark
within an ace of, within an inch of
on the brink of
scarcely, hardly, barely, only just, no more than. about [in an uncertain degree] , thereabouts, somewhere about, nearly, say
be the same, be little more or less. no ways [in no degree] , no way, no wise
not at all, not in the least, not a bit, not a bit of it, not a whit, not a jot, not a shadow
in no wise, in no respect
by no means, by no manner of means
on no account, at no hand.
Phrases
small sands the mountain, moments make the small sands the mountain, moments make the year" [Young] .
Nouns
superiority, majority
greatness etc. Greatness
advantage
pull
preponderance, preponderation
vantage ground, prevalence, partiality
personal superiority
nobility etc. (rank) Nobility
Triton among the minnows, captain
crackajack [U.S.] . supremacy, preeminence
lead
maximum
record
climax
culmination etc. (summit) Summit
transcendence
lion's share, Benjamin's mess
excess, surplus etc. (remainder) [Thing remaining.] Remainder
(redundancy) Redundancy .
Verbs
be superior etc. adj.
exceed, excel, transcend
outdo, outbalance, outweigh, outrank, outrival, out-Herod
pass, surpass, get ahead of
over-top, override, overpass, overbalance, overweigh, overmatch
top, o'ertop, cap, beat, cut out
beat hollow
outstrip etc. [Motion beyond] Transcursion
eclipse, throw into the shade, take the shine out of, outshine, put one's nose out of joint
have the upper hand, have the whip hand of, have the advantage
turn the scale, kick the beam
play first fiddle etc. (importance) Importance
preponderate, predominate, prevail
precede, take precedence, come first
come to a head, culminate
beat all others, c. bear the palm
break the record
take the cake [U.S.] . become larger, render larger etc. (increase) Increase , (expand) Expansion .
Adjectives
superior, greater, major, higher
exceeding etc. v.
great etc. Greatness
distinguished
vaulting
more than a match for. supreme, greatest, utmost, paramount, preeminent, foremost, crowning
first-rate etc. (important) Importance , (excellent) [Capability of producing good. Good qualities.] Goodness
unrivaled peerless, matchless
none such, second to none
unparagoned, unparalleled, unequalled, unapproached, unsurpassed
superlative, incomparable, sovereign, without parallel
beyond compare, beyond comparison
culminating etc. (topmost) Summit
transcendent, transcendental
more catholic than the Pope increased etc. (added to) Increase
enlarged etc. (expanded) Expansion .
Adverbs
beyond, more, over
over the mark, above the mark
above par
upwards of, in advance of
over and above
at the top of the scale, at its height. [in a superior or supreme degree] eminently, egregiously, preeminently, surpassing, prominently, superlatively, supremely, above all, of all things, the most, to crown all, par excellence, principally, especially, particularly, peculiarly, a fortiori, even, yea, still more.
Phrases
I shall not look upon his like again" [Hamlet]
Nouns
inferiority, minority, subordinacy
shortcoming, deficiency
minimum
smallness etc. Smallness
imperfection
lower quality, lower worth. [personal inferiority] commonalty etc. Commonalty .
Verbs
be inferior etc. adj.
fall short of, come short of
not pass, not come up to
want. become smaller, render smaller etc. (decrease) Nonincrease, Decrease , (contract) Contraction
hide its diminished head, retire into the shade, yield the palm, play second fiddle, be upstaged, take a back seat.
Adjectives
inferior, smaller
small etc. Smallness
minor, less, lesser, deficient, minus, lower, subordinate, secondary
secondrate etc. (imperfect) Imperfection
sub, subaltern
thrown into the shade
weighed in the balance and found wanting
not fit to hold a candle to, can't hold a candle to. least, smallest etc. (little) (small) etc. Littleness
lowest. diminished etc. (decreased) Nonincrease, Decrease
reduced etc. (contracted) Contraction
unimportant etc. Unimportance .
Adverbs
less
under the mark, below the mark, below par
at the bottom of the scale, at a low ebb, at a disadvantage
short of, under.
Nouns
increase, augmentation, enlargement, extension
dilatation etc. (expansion) Expansion
increment, accretion
accession etc. Addition
development, growth
aggrandizement, aggravation
rise
ascent etc. [Motion upwards] Ascent
exaggeration exacerbation
spread etc. (dispersion) Nonassemblage. Dispersion
flood tide
gain, produce, product, profit.
Verbs
increase, augment, add to, enlarge
dilate etc. (expand) Expansion
grow, wax, get ahead. gain strength
advance
run up, shoot up
rise
ascend etc. [Motion upwards] Ascent
sprout etc. Expansion . aggrandize
raise, exalt
deepen, heighten
strengthen
intensify, enhance, magnify, redouble
aggravate, exaggerate
exasperate, exacerbate
add fuel to the flame, superadd etc. (add) Addition
spread etc. (disperse) Nonassemblage. Dispersion .
Adjectives
increased etc. v.
on the increase, undiminished
additional etc. (added) Addition .
Verbs
decrease, diminish, lessen
abridge etc. (shorten) Shortness
shrink etc. (contract) Contraction
drop off, fall off, tail off
fall away, waste, wear
wane, ebb, decline
descend etc. [Motion downwards] Descent
subside
melt away, die away
retire into the shade, hide its diminished head, fall to a low ebb, run low, languish, decay, crumble. bate, abate, dequantitate
discount
depreciate
extenuate, lower, weaken, attenuate, fritter away
mitigate etc. (moderate) Moderation
dwarf, throw into the shade
reduce etc. Contraction
shorten etc. Shortness
subtract etc. Nonaddition. Subtraction .
Adjectives
unincreased etc. Increase
decreased etc. v.
decreasing etc. v.
on the wane etc. n..
Phrases
a gilded halo hovering round decay" [Byron]
fine by degrees and beautifully less" [Prior] .