Academic / A2

k-uh-m-PAIR/kəmˈpeə/

To compare is to look at two or more things and see how they are similar or different. Compare A with/to B. Comparison is the noun. Compared with last year… is a useful phrase. Contrast is when you stress the difference more strongly.

Meaning

To look at two things to see how they are similar or different.

Examples

• “Compare these two answers and choose the better one.”
• “Let’s compare the two hotels.”
• “Compared to yesterday, it is warmer.”

Good to know

compare A with/to B. Noun: comparison.

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