compare in English
- compare⇄compare, verb, -pared,-paring,noun.
- compare⇄expr. not to be compared with,
a. very different from.
Ex. A table is not to be compared with a vase.
b. not nearly so good as.
Ex. Artificial light is not to be compared with daylight for general use. - compare⇄noun beyond (past or without) compare, without an equal; most excellent.
Ex. Her cakes are beyond compare. ""Kwaidan"" is a symphony of color and sound that is truly past compare (Bosley Crowther). - compare⇄noun comparer.
- compare⇄v.i. to be compared; be considered like or equal.
Ex. Artificial light cannot compare with daylight for general use. - compare⇄v.t. to find out or point out how persons or things are alike and how they are different.
Ex. I compared my answers with the teacher's and found I had made a mistake. He compared the two books to see which one had the better illustrations.
compare in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
compare in Hindi हिन्दी
compare in Kashmiri कॉशुर
compare in Sindhi سنڌي
Compare
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
US: /kəmˈpɛr/
UK: /kəmˈpeə/
Definitions
- To examine two or more things to determine similarities and differences.
- To consider or describe as similar or equal.
- To measure one thing against another.
Usage Examples
- She compared the two dresses before making a decision.
- It's difficult to compare the two artists because their styles are so different.
Etymology
From Latin "comparare," meaning "to liken, bring together for a contest," from "com-" (together) + "parare" (to prepare, provide).
Synonyms
- Contrast
- Evaluate
- Match
- Analyze
Antonyms
- Ignore
- Overlook
- Differ
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | comparar | /kom.paˈɾar/ |
| French | comparer | /kɔ̃.pa.ʁe/ |
| German | vergleichen | /fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪ̯çn̩/ |
| Chinese | 比较 | /bǐjiào/ |
| Hindi | तुलना करना | /tulanā karnā/ |
| Tamil | ஒப்பிடு | /oppidu/ |
| Marathi | तुलना करा | /tulanā karā/ |
| Bengali | তুলনা করা | /tulanā karā/ |
| Japanese | 比較する | /hikaku suru/ |
| Russian | сравнивать | /srávnivatʹ/ |
| Arabic | قارن | /qārin/ |
| Korean | 비교하다 | /bigyohada/ |
| Portuguese | comparar | /kõ.paˈrar/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /kəmˈpɛr/
- British English: /kəmˈpeə/
- Australian English: /kəmˈpeə/
Historical Usage
The word "compare" has been in use since the late Middle Ages, initially used in literary and poetic contexts to draw similarities between subjects. Over time, it has become a fundamental term in analysis, science, and daily life.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, making comparisons is seen as a way to evaluate and improve, while in others, it can be perceived as inappropriate or impolite, particularly when comparing people.
More Information
Comparison is a key cognitive function that helps humans make choices, analyze data, and form opinions. It is widely used in philosophy, science, literature, and daily communication. In modern technology, comparators are used in computing and electronics to compare values in real-time processing.