1. ～にひきかえ
Plain form + の + にひきかえ
* Na-adjective だ -> な / である
* Noun N だ -> な / である
Explanation: Used to show a large difference or clear contrast between two things. It is not merely an objective comparison of facts; it usually conveys the speaker's subjective evaluation, with clear praise or criticism.
✓ It is NOT used for conjectural or hypothetical matters.
2. ～にもまして
Interrogative (だれ/何/どこ...) + にもまして
Explanation: Means that something was already true before or is normally true, but now—or in another case—it has reached an even higher degree.
✓ With interrogatives, it means 'more than anyone/anything/anywhere.'
✓ The following clause is NOT used in the negative form.
3. ～ないまでも
* Extension (with nouns): N + とはいかないまでも / とは言わないまでも
Explanation: The first clause presents an extreme, ideal, or maximum level (100%). The following clause presents a slightly lower level that is nevertheless acceptable or sufficient.
✓ With nouns, it commonly appears as ～とはいかないまでも, meaning 'even if it does not go so far as to be...'.
