# compared

**Pronunciation:** /kəmˈpeərd/ · kum-PAIRD

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Examined or considered two or more things in order to note the similarities and differences between them.

## Examples

- The report compared the sales figures from last year with those of the previous year.
- When compared to the original plan, the new proposal seemed much more realistic.
- She compared her own experiences to those of her grandmother.

## Synonyms

- contrasted — Emphasizes differences more than similarities.
- likened — Focuses on drawing parallels or showing resemblance.
- weighed — Implies a more thorough evaluation, considering pros and cons.
- matched — Suggests finding things that are similar or equal.

## Antonyms

- contrasted — Focuses on highlighting the differences.
- isolated — Treating something as separate and not comparing it to others.

## Common patterns

- compared to — To suggest similarity or draw parallels between two things. — The new stadium, compared to the old one, is a state-of-the-art facility.
- compared with — To examine similarities and differences between two things, often for evaluation. — Compared with the other candidates, she had the most relevant experience.
- when compared to — Used to introduce a comparison, emphasizing the relationship between two items. — When compared to the original estimate, the final cost was much higher.
- when compared with — Used to introduce a comparison, focusing on both similarities and differences. — When compared with the previous quarter's results, the company's performance has improved.

## Collocations

- compared to — Her latest book, compared to her earlier works, shows a significant development in style.
- compared with — Compared with the vastness of the universe, our planet seems incredibly small.

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