My apartment is nice, but it’s ______ spacious as yours; you have two extra rooms!
nowhere near as
significantly
much
This phone is ______ cheaper than the one I bought last year.
a bit
altogether
hardly
The new engine is ______ more efficient than the old model.
hardly
scarcely
far
It was ______ the most exciting game of the season — no contest.
a little
by far
scarcely
The new phone is fast, but it’s ______ powerful as the latest model.
hardly
not quite as
a bit
The film was good, but it was ______ entertaining as the book.
nowhere near as
altogether
slightly
This is ______ the best book I've read on the topic.
hardly
scarcely
by far and away
He's ______ the most talented player on the team.
simply
much
barely
His explanation was clear, but it was ______ detailed as the teacher’s.
by far and away
barely
not nearly as
That was ______ the most impressive performance of the night.
hardly
by far
nowhere near as
It's ______ the worst movie I've seen this year.
nowhere near as
easily
quite
There was ______ any difference between the two proposals.
quite a lot
much
hardly
Her handwriting is fancy, but it’s ______ clear as her sister’s — sometimes it’s hard to read.
simply
easily
not quite as
That was ______ the best cake I’ve ever had.
a bit
much
altogether