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comparisons

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛrɪsənz]

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

Context: “similarity”

(noun) Comparisons are when you look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different. It's like when you look at two fruits and talk about how an apple is red and a banana is yellow, to understand more about them.

Example

The teacher made many comparisons between dogs and cats to show their different behaviors.

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The comparisons between the two stories didn't highlight any similarities; they were completely different.

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What are the main comparisons you can make between a lion and a tiger?

Context: “evaluation”

(noun) Comparisons can also be used to judge or evaluate something, like when you're deciding which game to play. You might compare the fun level of two different games to see which one is better for you.

Example

Her comparison of the two movies helped me choose which one to watch.

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There was no helpful comparison made between the two products, so I didn't know which one to buy.

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Can you make a comparison between the benefits of online learning and in-person classes?

How to pronounce comparisons

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛrɪsənz]

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