CEFR B2

in comparison

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Used to introduce a statement that compares two or more things, often highlighting a difference or similarity.

Examples

The old model was slow, but the new version is incredibly fast in comparison.
Her previous job was stressful; in comparison, her current role is much more relaxed.

Synonyms: compared to, relative to, by contrast, as opposed to

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in comparison (B2)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsn/

Definition

Used to introduce a statement that compares two or more things, often highlighting a difference or similarity.

Examples

The old model was slow, but the new version is incredibly fast in comparison.
Her previous job was stressful; in comparison, her current role is much more relaxed.

How to Use in comparison

in comparison with (prepositional phrase): Used to compare two specific items directly. — "The cost of living here is low in comparison with major cities."
in comparison to (prepositional phrase): Similar to 'with', often used interchangeably. — "His performance was excellent in comparison to his previous attempts."

Synonyms of in comparison

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