comparison
word
/kəmˈpɛɹəsən/
kuhm-PAIR-uh-suhn
/kəmpˈæɹɪsən/
kuhm-PA-ri-suhn
Definition
A comparison is the act of examining two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a formal or academic noun. Common phrases: 'in comparison with/to', 'make a comparison', 'draw a comparison'. Not used as a verb (use 'compare'). Distinct from 'contrast', which emphasizes differences.
Spanish: comparaciónPortuguese (BR): comparaçãoPortuguese (PT): comparaçãoChinese (Simplified): 比较Chinese (Traditional): 比較Hindi: तुलनाArabic: مقارنةBengali: তুলনাRussian: сравнениеJapanese: 比較Vietnamese: so sánhKorean: 비교Turkish: karşılaştırmaUrdu: موازنہIndonesian: perbandingan
Example Sentences
Let's make a comparison between these two cars.
basic
A comparison shows that apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
basic
There is no comparison between fresh and frozen fruit.
basic
In comparison to last year, sales have increased.
natural
That movie just doesn't stand up to comparison with the original.
natural
People often use comparison as a way to make decisions.
natural