Math Terms

adverb used to form the superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs

pronoun used as a pronoun to refer to the majority of something

• In most cases, the scientific method is used to conduct experiments and analyze data.
• I think most people prefer to take the highway instead of back roads for a quicker commute.
• That movie was the most awesome thing I've ever seen!
• She is the most caring friend anyone could ask for.

noun short for 'person'

preposition used to express a rate or ratio

• The cost per unit is calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of units produced.
• I usually charge $10 per hour for my tutoring services.
• I can't believe they're charging $50 per ticket for that concert.
• She was running at full speed, covering 100 meters per minute.

noun a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

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• The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher than expected.
• The proportion of people who like pineapple on pizza is surprisingly high.
• The proportion of guys at the party was way more than girls.
• The proportion of love to hate in his heart seemed to be in balance.

noun The fact or state of staying in the same place or condition

verb To stay in the same place or condition; to continue to exist or be left after other parts have been removed

• Despite the challenges, the team will remain focused on achieving their goals.
• No matter what happens, we'll still be here for you.
• I'm not going anywhere, I'll still be around.
• Even in the darkest times, hope will remain as a guiding light.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'smaller' is describing the size of something in comparison to something else.

• The smaller size of the new model makes it more convenient for traveling.
• I prefer smaller portions when eating out so I don't feel too full.
• I need a smaller bag to carry around all my stuff.
• His ego is so big that he can't see the smaller impact he has on others.

noun A couple is a noun that refers to two people or things that are together or considered together.

adjective In this context, 'a couple' can also function as an adjective, modifying a noun to indicate a small number or amount of something.

• I met a couple at the conference who were interested in investing in our company.
• I saw a couple of my friends at the mall yesterday.
• Let's grab a couple of drinks after work.
• There's always a couple of bad apples in every group.