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 Using "the...the" is another way of comparing two things or people in English. This structure is used to emphasize the equal or opposite nature of two things or people. The structure is "the + comparative adjective + noun + the + comparative adjective + noun." Here are some examples:

1. The more, the merrier. (meaning: the more people there are, the more fun it will be)
2. The faster he ran, the sooner he arrived.
3. The harder she studied, the higher her grades were.
4. The older we get, the wiser we become.
5. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

In these examples, the structure "the...the" is used to compare two things or people. In the first example, "the more" and "the merrier" are used to indicate that more people will make the situation more enjoyable. In the second example, "the faster" and "the sooner" are used to show the relationship between speed and time. In the third example, "the harder" and "the higher" are used to show the relationship between effort and results. In the fourth example, "the older" and "the wiser" are used to show the relationship between age and wisdom. In the fifth example, "the bigger" and "the harder" are used to show the relationship between size and difficulty.

Using "the...the" is a useful way to make comparisons in English, especially when emphasizing the relationship between two things or people. However, this structure should be used sparingly and appropriately, as it can sound unnatural if overused.