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  1. 11-Aug-2007, 11:25 #1
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    Default Twice bigger or twice as big

    Dear everyone,

    which of these is correct?

    1/ His flat is twice as big as mine.

    2/ His flat is twice bigger than mine.

    Thanks for your assistance.
  2. 11-Aug-2007, 12:19 #2
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    Default Re: Twice bigger or twice as big

    #1 is the correct sentence.
  3. 12-Aug-2007, 16:33 #3
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    Default Re: Twice bigger or twice as big

    ... and an option, also using the multiple "twice", would be 'His flat is twice the size of mine'.

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