American English pronunciation

How to pronounce compare

IPA transcription: [kəm'pɛɹ]

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Noun

Verb

  • examine and note the similarities or differences of

    “John compared his haircut to his friend's”

    “We compared notes after we had both seen the movie”

  • consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

    “We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”

    “You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed”

  • be comparable

    “This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes”

  • to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb