B2
comparable vs comparative
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| comparableadjective/ˈkɑːm.pər.ə.bəl/ | Meaning similar enough in size, quality or amount to be fairly compared | Goes with comparable to | Example Salaries here are comparable to those in neighboring countries. |
| comparativeadjective/kəmˈper.ə.tɪv/ | Meaning Judged by looking at how much something is like or different from something else. | Goes with — | Example The comparative form of the word "big" is "bigger" in English. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The form of the word "big" is "bigger" in English.