It wasn't ___ as I expected (nearly/cheap)
It wasn't nearly as cheap as I expected.
Dan's new house isn't ____ as his old house, but it's in much better condition. (quite / big)
Dan's new house isn't quite as big as his old house, but it's in much better condition.
I'd like to live somewhere ___ because there's nothing to do here at the weekend. (a bit / lively)
I'd like to live somewhere a bit more lively because there's nothing to do here at the weekend.
Going to the gym isn't ___ as sleeping. (nearly/enjoyable)
Going to the gym is not nearly as enjoyable as sleeping.
American food is _______ (spicy) Ukrainian food. (a huge difference)
a lot/far/ much spicier than, not nearly as spicy as
The house wasn't _____(close) to where I work. (nearly/enough)
The house wasn't nearly close enough to where I work.
I need somewhere that's ____ expensive. (small difference)
I need somewhere that's a little less expensive.
This area has changed a lot recently and it isn't ____ as it used to be. (nearly / rough)
This area has changed a lot recently and it isn't nearly as rough as it used to be.
The weather isn't ___ (warm) it was yesterday. (a slight difference)
quite as warm as/slightly/ a little warmer
Living in the city is just ___ (convenient) than living in the country. (huge difference)
a lot/far/ much more convenient than, not nearly as convenient as
These shoes are ___ comfortable than the first pair I tried on. (a slight difference)
a little/a bit /slightly+ more/less
She's feeling ___ (confident) after her public speaking classes. (a huge difference)
far more/ much more/ a lot more confident