Topic: Basic Mental ActionsWord 5 of 51
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Compare definition: To examine two or more things or people in order to discover the similarities and differences between them.
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Definitions of Compare
- 1verb
To examine two or more things or people in order to discover the similarities and differences between them.
Example Sentences
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Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
past tensecompared
present participlecomparing
nouncomparison
adjectivecomparable
adjectivecomparative
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
compare notesidiom
To exchange opinions or information with someone.
compare favorablycollocation
To be seen as good or better when compared to something else.
compare apples and orangesidiom
To compare two things that are fundamentally different and cannot be meaningfully compared.
Frequently Asked Questions: Compare in English
What is the meaning of Compare in English?▼
Compare definition: To examine two or more things or people in order to discover the similarities and differences between them.
How do you translate 'Compare' to English?▼
'Compare' translates to 'compare' in English. Compare definition: To examine two or more things or people in order to discover the similarities and differences between them.
How do you pronounce 'Compare' and 'compare'?▼
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