What does compare mean?

To examine things to find similarities and differences. To describe something as similar to another thing. To be as good as, or similar to, something else.

How is compare pronounced?

UK /kəmˈpeə/, US /kəmˈper/.

compare

/kəmˈpeə/ · /kəmˈper/

CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1537 in the learning path

比较；对比

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Definitions

v. To examine things to find similarities and differences.

比较；对比

v. To describe something as similar to another thing.

把……比作

v. To be as good as, or similar to, something else.

比得上；可相比

Example

We compared several backpacks before choosing the lightest one.

我们比较了几个背包，最后选了最轻的那个。

Researchers should compare the long-term costs of renewable energy with those of traditional power sources.

研究人员应比较可再生能源与传统能源的长期成本。

Collocations

compare prices
compare A with B
compare A to B
compare favourably with

Word family

comparison (n.)
comparable (adj.)
comparative (adj.)
comparatively (adv.)

Synonyms

liken

Usage tip

比较可用with或to；表示比喻时通常用to。

FAQ

What does compare mean?: To examine things to find similarities and differences. To describe something as similar to another thing. To be as good as, or similar to, something else.
How is compare pronounced?: UK /kəmˈpeə/, US /kəmˈper/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.