comparisons (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpærɪsənz/

Definition

The act or instance of examining two or more objects for similarities and differences.

Examples

• The report includes detailed comparisons of the economic performance of various countries.

• Her comparisons between the novel and the film adaptation were insightful.

• We need to make a few comparisons before deciding which car to buy.

How to Use comparisons

compare with (prepositional phrase)

To examine how one thing is similar to or different from another. — "We compared the new software with the old one."

compare to (prepositional phrase)

To suggest that one thing is similar to another, often metaphorically. — "The poet compared her eyes to stars."

Synonyms of comparisons

Words with a similar meaning to comparisons:

• likeness
• parallel
• resemblance
• analogy

Antonyms of comparisons

Words with the opposite meaning to comparisons:

• contrasts

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