compare

//kəmˈpɛr//
B1Frequency Level 4Neutral
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Verb

compareInfinitive
comparePresent tense
comparedPast tense
comparedPast participle
comparingPresent participle
comparesThird-person singular
1

to examine two or more things in order to discover similarities and differences between them

We compared the prices at different stores before buying.

2

to judge or measure something against something else to show how similar or different they are

We compared the prices at different stores before buying.

3

to be similar to something else or of a similar quality or standard

Nothing compares to the taste of fresh bread.