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comparing

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛrɪŋ]

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

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to look at two or more things and see how they are alike or different. It's like when you look at two toys and think about what makes them the same or what makes them different.

Example

I am comparing the two books to see which one I like better.

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He didn't compare the two options before making his choice.

Example

What do you think about comparing the two cars?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) to assess the value, quality, or importance of something by looking at it next to something else. Think of it like when you measure how good two different ice creams are by tasting them both.

Example

She is comparing the prices of laptops to find the best deal.

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He never compared the grades of his tests, so he didn't know how he was doing.

Example

Are you comparing those two shoes to see which one fits better?

How to pronounce comparing

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛrɪŋ]

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