In comparison to: meaning, definitions and examples
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in comparison to
[ ɪn kəmˈpærɪsn tuː ]
in contrast
Used to show the difference between two things or people.
Synonyms
as opposed to, compared to, in contrast to.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| in comparison to |
Use this phrase to highlight similarities or differences between two things. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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| in contrast to |
Use this phrase to emphasize a significant difference between two things. It is more formal and often used in written contexts.
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| compared to |
Use this phrase to directly compare two things either to highlight similarities or differences. It can be used in both formal and informal writing and speaking.
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| as opposed to |
Use this phrase to highlight a difference or contrast between two things, often implying a preference or choice. It has a slightly more informal tone.
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Examples of usage
- He is tall in comparison to his brother.
- This car is cheap in comparison to other models.
Translations
Translations of the word "in comparison to" in other languages:
🇵🇹 em comparação com
🇮🇳 की तुलना में
🇩🇪 im Vergleich zu
🇮🇩 dibandingkan dengan
🇺🇦 у порівнянні з
🇵🇱 w porównaniu do
🇯🇵 と比較して
🇫🇷 en comparaison avec
🇪🇸 en comparación con
🇹🇷 ile karşılaştırıldığında
🇰🇷 와 비교하여
🇸🇦 بالمقارنة مع
🇨🇿 ve srovnání s
🇸🇰 v porovnaní s
🇨🇳 与...相比
🇸🇮 v primerjavi z
🇮🇸 í samanburði við
🇰🇿 салыстырғанда
🇬🇪 შედარებით
🇦🇿 müqayisədə
🇲🇽 en comparación con
Etymology
The phrase 'in comparison to' originated in the 20th century, evolving from the earlier usage of 'in comparison with.' The use of comparison to highlight differences or similarities between two entities has been a common rhetorical device throughout history, but the specific phrase 'in comparison to' gained popularity in modern English usage.