Meaning of the word compare in English

What does compare mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compare

US /kəmˈper/
UK /kəmˈper/
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Verb

1.

to examine or look for the difference between two or more things

Example:
Let's compare the two proposals and see which one is better.
You can't really compare apples and oranges.
2.

to be similar to something else in quality, amount, or degree

Example:
The new model doesn't compare favorably with the old one.
Nothing can compare to the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
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