Stack up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈstæk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STAK-uhp-too / STAK-uhp-tuh / STAK-uhp-tih
stˈæk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
STAK-up-TOO
Definition
To be as good as or match the quality, value, or level of something or someone else. Often used to compare people, products, or achievements.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly in negative or comparative contexts: 'doesn't stack up to.' Used for quality, value, or performance, not for physical similarity. Often found in reviews or debates.
Spanish: compararse con - estar a la altura dePortuguese (BR): ser tão bom quanto - se comparar aPortuguese (PT): ser tão bom como - comparar-se aChinese (Simplified): 与…相提并论 - 可与…相比Chinese (Traditional): 與…相提並論 - 可與…相比Hindi: की बराबरी करना - के समान होनाArabic: يُقارَن بـ - يعادلBengali: সমমান হওয়া - তুল্য হওয়াRussian: сравняться - быть на одном уровнеJapanese: 匹敵する - 肩を並べるVietnamese: so sánh với - đạt tầm vớiKorean: 필적하다 - 견줄 만하다Turkish: denk gelmek - eşdeğer olmakUrdu: برابر ہونا - ہم پلّہ ہوناIndonesian: setara dengan - sebanding dengan
Example Sentences
This phone doesn't stack up to the latest model.
basic
Her skills stack up to the best in the class.
basic
Does this restaurant stack up to your favorite one?
basic
Honestly, their new movie just doesn't stack up to their earlier work.
natural
No snack can stack up to grandma's cookies.
natural
Many apps try, but few really stack up to the original.
natural