Does the usage of “as … as” in the sentence:
“As sad as that might sound, I hope ...”
same as the below example?

Example: I am as hungry as a wolf.
I am hungry like a wolf.

If not, could you provide some examples of the former usage please?
Thank you. 🙏🏻

Question

Does the usage of “as … as” in the sentence: 
“As sad as that might sound, I hope ...” 
same as the below example?

Example: I am as hungry as a wolf.
I am hungry like a wolf.

If not, could you provide some examples of the former usage please?
Thank you. 🙏🏻

Answer

Hi Noa,
How are you? 
Yes, they both are used to show the equality of the adjectives between two things or situations. :)

Answer

'as...as' is how we can compare things. 
I am as hungry as a wolf now.
As sad as that might sound, I hope.   That is very sad, and I hope... (my hope is the same quantity as your sadness). 
As fast as the fox was, he couldn't catch the rabbit. 
As quick as a flash, it happened.

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