compare

A2
Pronunciation
/kəmˈpɛə/
/kəmˈpɛɚ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Comparison.

2 Definition

An instruction or command that compares two values.

3 Definition

Illustration by comparison; simile.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

Example Sentences
  • Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra.
2 Definition

To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].

Example Sentences
  • Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs.
3 Definition

(grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

Example Sentences
  • We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best".
4 Definition

To be similar (often used in the negative).

Example Sentences
  • A sapling and a fully-grown oak tree do not compare.
5 Definition

To get; to obtain.