Meaning of the word "compare to" in English
What does "compare to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
compare to
US /kəmˈpɛr tuː/
UK /kəmˈpɛə tuː/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to point out similarities or differences between two or more things
Example:
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You can't compare apples to oranges.
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How does this new model compare to the old one?
2.
to say that something is like something else; to liken to
Example:
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The poet compared her eyes to stars.
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He compared the city to a jungle.
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