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Is it correct to say : I'm not so thirsty as I'm hungry ? ?

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Son Of Freedom  +  561173 Mon, 01 Sep 08 06:47 PM
Hello everybody
is it correct to say : I'm not so thirsty as I'm hungry ?

If it's not, correct it please if you've understood its meaning
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Grammar Geek  +  561175 Mon, 01 Sep 08 06:58 PM

I think I'd say "as I AM hungry" and not use the contraction there.

It means that you are hungry, and might be said in response to someone saying "Oh, you must be thirsty. What can I get you to drink?"
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love_bug, 1 yr 81 days ago
wild guess!

I am not thirsty, than I am hungry.

I don't think it's right??
Ing, 1 yr 81 days ago
I am not as thristy as hungry.
I am thristier than hungrier.
Grammar Geek  +  561231 Mon, 01 Sep 08 10:09 PM

Sorry, but the last two posts aren't very accurate. Please see the original post and my response.
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Yoong Liat, 1 yr 81 days ago

I'm not so  as thirsty as I'm hungry.

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