As so often with this sort of question, we probably wouldn’t phrase it that way in the first place. I’m comparing A and B in terms of their functionality. I’m comparing the functionality of A and B. I’m comparing the functionality of A against that of B.
"The better" is a superlative that only applies when comparing two people or things. "The best" is not wrong when comparing just two, but "the better" makes clear that the comparison is between two only.
If you said either one to me, my response would be: "Bigger how?, or "Larger how?". I would guess that you meant in population, but neither word gives me a clue. If you were comparing two countries, my guess would be area, but again I would have to ask.
According to my CLEP book, the phrase "de lo que" is only used for comparing adjectives and adverbs. Es más fácil de lo que crees. (facil) However, when comparing things, the articles el/la/los/las are used instead of "lo". Tengo más coches de los que puedo contar...
It depends. If he has 10 sisters and you say "youngest", then you are referring to the two youngest ones, obviously. If he only has 2 sisters, you would say "younger", because you are comparing him with them. H
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Speaking fees have long provided a steady income to big-name elected officials who have left the political main stage.
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