compare
Definition
- v. examine and note the similarities or differences of
- v. be comparable
- v. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
- v. to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
Word forms
- Past participle
- compared
- Present participle
- comparing
- Third person singular
- compares
- Past tense
- compared
Example sentences
vt.
To compare the two paintings, you can look at their colors and styles.
vi.
My new bike is faster when you compare it to my old one.
n.
The comparison between the two cars showed that one was more fuel-efficient.
計
In programming, we often use algorithms to make comparisons between data sets.