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