| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | little more than a | 44 |
|
| 2 | far more than a | 23 |
|
| 3 | never more than a | 20 |
|
| 4 | hardly more than a | 20 |
|
| 5 | rather more than a | 12 |
|
| 6 | scarcely more than a | 11 |
|
| 7 | rarely more than a | 8 |
|
| 8 | barely more than a | 8 |
|
| 9 | slightly more than a | 6 |
|
| 10 | considerably more than a | 5 |
|
