ほど

ほど expresses a degree relation, similar to 'the more ... the more' or 'to the extent that'. It ties a clause that describes increasing/decreasing intensity or quality to a main clause that performs a proportional or contrasting action or description. Use ほど to compare degrees between two propositions. In contrast with くらい, ほど emphasizes the extent or degree rather than a rough estimate. Typical contexts include self-improvement, learning progress, and comparisons of qualities between people or things. When used with the main clause, the second clause often uses なる, なるほど? or 〜ことがある/ない to show consequence, or another verb phrase indicating change or result.