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    Red face like better/more than


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    I have another question. Would someone help me?

    Do you use (a) and (b) interchangeably?
    (a) I like summer better than winter.
    (b) I like summer more than winter.

    Thanks in advance.

    Hirashin
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    To me they are interchangeable, as near as makes no difference.

    I think you could possibly make a pedantic case that "more" is technically preferable, but most people wouldn't care.
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    They're interchangeable.
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    They're interchangeable.
    Yep interchangeable, I tried to come with a reason how they are not, but I can't.
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    Thank you for your help, eeky, clarkH, and morningmusubi.

    Then how about these? Are they interchangeable, too?
    (c) I like summer best of all the seasons.
    (d) I like summer most of all the seasons.

    Hirashin
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    Yes, they're also interchangeable. Exact same meaning, and they sound quite natural.
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    Thanks for the help, ClarkH.
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    どういたしまして。You're English is very good!

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