comparable Definition
- 1able to be likened to another; similar
- 2worthy of comparison; equivalent
Using comparable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comparable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The situation in our country is not comparable to any other country.
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The quality of the product is comparable to that of the leading brands.
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The two paintings are not comparable in terms of their artistic value.
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The company's profits this year are comparable to those of last year.
comparable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for comparable
Antonyms for comparable
Phrases with comparable
be similar to or worthy of comparison with something else
Example
The beauty of the sunset is comparable to a painting.
similar to or on a par with something else
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The quality of the product is comparable with that of the leading brands.
not able to be compared or matched with something else
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The two situations are not comparable, as they involve different factors and circumstances.
Origins of comparable
from Old French 'comparable', from Latin 'comparabilis', from 'comparare', meaning 'to prepare, match, or compare'
Summary: comparable in Brief
The term 'comparable' [ˈkɑːmp(ə)rəb(ə)l] refers to things that can be likened to each other or are worthy of comparison. It is often used to describe similarities between things or to indicate that two things are equivalent. For example, 'The quality of the product is comparable to that of the leading brands.'
