Compare: meaning, definitions and examples

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compare

 

[ kษ™mหˆpษ›ห ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a competition

To examine two or more objects, people, or ideas in order to determine similarities and differences.

Synonyms

analyze, contrast, differentiate, evaluate

Examples of usage

  • Let's compare the prices of these two laptops before making a decision.
  • It's important to compare different insurance plans before choosing one.
Context #2 | Verb

showing similarities or differences

To consider or describe as similar or equal; liken.

Synonyms

associate, equivalent, liken, resemble

Examples of usage

  • He compared her eyes to the stars in the night sky.
  • The author often compares love to a delicate flower.
Context #3 | Noun

a point of reference

A point or level of quality that is considered as a standard for judging or understanding something.

Synonyms

benchmark, reference, standard, yardstick

Examples of usage

  • Her success in the competition set a high standard for others to compare to.
  • This new model is a good compare to the previous one.

Translations

Translations of the word "compare" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comparar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergleichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membandingkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั–ะฒะฝัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porรณwnywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ”่ผƒใ™ใ‚‹ (hikaku suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comparer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comparar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karลŸฤฑlaลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ตํ•˜๋‹ค (bigyo-hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฑู† (qฤrin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porovnat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porovnaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ”่พƒ (bวjiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primerjati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bera saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (shedareba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqayisษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comparar

Etymology

The word 'compare' has its origins in the late Middle English period, deriving from the Old French word 'comparer', which in turn came from the Latin word 'comparare' meaning 'to liken, to compare'. The concept of comparing elements has been essential in human communication and understanding since ancient times, aiding in decision-making, analysis, and evaluation.

See also: comparable, comparably, comparative, comparatively, comparator, comparer, comparison, comparisons, incomparable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,956, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.