Comparisons: meaning, definitions and examples

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comparisons

 

[ kษ™mหˆpรฆrษชsnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

Comparisons are used to show how one thing is similar or different to another.

Synonyms

analogies, contrasts, parallels

Examples of usage

  • Students learn about comparisons in their math class.
  • He made a comparison between the two different types of cars.
  • The comparison between the two products helped the consumers make a decision.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, comparisons are often used to create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's understanding.

Synonyms

analogies, metaphors, similes

Examples of usage

  • The writer used a comparison between the storm and the character's emotions.
  • Her use of comparisons brought the scene to life for the reader.
Context #3 | Noun

everyday language

Comparisons are commonly used in everyday language to make a point or explain a concept.

Synonyms

analogies, contrasts, parallels

Examples of usage

  • She drew a comparison between the two political candidates.
  • His comparison of the situation to a sinking ship was quite accurate.

Translations

Translations of the word "comparisons" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comparaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฒเคจเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vergleiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbandingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั–ะฒะฝัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porรณwnania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ”่ผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comparaisons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comparaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karลŸฤฑlaลŸtฤฑrmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงุฑู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ srovnรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porovnania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ”่พƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primerjave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samanburรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqayisษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comparaciones

Etymology

The word 'comparisons' originates from the Old French word 'comparaison', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'comparationem'. The concept of comparing things has been integral to human communication and understanding since ancient times. From mathematical comparisons to literary metaphors, the use of comparisons has evolved and adapted across cultures and languages.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,900, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.