Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Twice as likely or twice more likely
Recently I read about a sentence on a test.
"Men suffering anxiety are twice as likely to get cancer."
I wonder if I can also use 'twice more likely' in the sentence. If not, please tell me why 'twice more likely' is grammatically incorrect.
"Men suffering anxiety are twice as likely to get cancer."
I wonder if I can also use 'twice more likely' in the sentence. If not, please tell me why 'twice more likely' is grammatically incorrect.
Top answer
Both are correct, but I see different meanings.. Assume the likelihood for men not anxious is 10%. " The likelihood s 20%.
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Both are correct, but I see different meanings..
Assume the likelihood for men not anxious is 10%.
"Men suffering anxiety are twice as likely to get cancer."
The likelihood s 20%.
"Men suffering anxiety are twice more likely to get cancer."
The likelihood is 30%. (ie 10 = 20)
Assume the likelihood for men not anxious is 10%.
"Men suffering anxiety are twice as likely to get cancer."
The likelihood s 20%.
"Men suffering anxiety are twice more likely to get cancer."
The likelihood is 30%. (ie 10 = 20)
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