Meaning & use

compare

verb·Everyday

To examine things to find similarities, differences, or both.

See it in a sentence

Compare the prices before choosing a ticket.

The class compared the two stories' settings and main characters.

A note on using this word

Compare A with B and compare A to B are both common. If a task asks for similarities only, it should say so.

Words with a similar meaning

examine side by side

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