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comparable

[ˈkɑːmp(ə)rəb(ə)l]

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!

  • Example

    The situation in our country is not comparable to any other country.

  • Example

    The quality of the product is comparable to that of the leading brands.

  • Example

    The two paintings are not comparable in terms of their artistic value.

  • Example

    The company's profits this year are comparable to those of last year.

comparable Synonyms and Antonyms

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

    Example

    The quality of the product is comparable with that of the leading brands.

  • not able to be compared or matched with something else

    Example

    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'

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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.'