Connecting words used for comparing and contrasting

Unlike time or money, desire is an unlimited resource. Think about it: In contrast to money which can run out, your desire for new experiences and ideas will never end. Whereas there is never enough time to do everything you want, your desire will always come up with something new and exciting.

Forms Used When Comparing Ideas

The most important form to use when comparing two ideas is the comparative form. For three or more ideas, use the superlative form.

Comparative Form

These sentences use the comparative form to discuss ideas concerning the difficult economy:

Employment issues are more important than political problems at this point in time.
Job training is more critical to a sustained well being than food stamps and other welfare programs.

Politicians are more worried about reelection than truly improving the economy.

As ... as

A related form to the comparative is the use of "as ... as." The positive form shows something is equal. However, when using "as ... as," do not modify the adjective as in the comparative form.

The loss of manufacturing jobs is as unfortunate as the drop in pay.
Spending on education in my state is as high as in some foreign countries like Korea.

The negative form shows that something is not equal.

It isn't as easy as you think.

The loss in production isn't as great as in the past.