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compares

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛrz]

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Learn how to use compares in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different. When you compare, you are checking what is the same and what is not.

Example

Maria compares the books before deciding which one to read.

Example

Maria does not compare the books; she just picks one without looking.

Example

What do you compare when you choose between two toys?

Context: “measurement”

(verb) to examine the quality or value of something against another. This is often done to see which one is better or worse.

Example

John compares the prices of different bikes to find the best deal.

Example

John did not compare the prices and ended up paying too much.

Example

How do you compare the features of these two phones?

How to pronounce compares

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛrz]

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