comparison (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpærɪsən/
Definition
The act or instance of comparing two or more things to note similarities and differences.
Examples
A comparison of the two cars showed that the newer model was more fuel-efficient.
The study's findings were based on a detailed comparison of different teaching methods.
How to Use comparison
- comparison of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to introduce the items being compared. — "The comparison of apples and oranges is a common idiom."
- in comparison with (prepositional phrase)
- Used to show how two things are similar or different. — "In comparison with the original plan, the new one is much more ambitious."
- by comparison (prepositional phrase)
- Used to emphasize a difference or similarity when comparing. — "The first draft was quite rough; by comparison, the final version is polished."
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