B1nounacademiclanguage
US/kəmˈper.ə.sən/
UK/kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/
looking at two or more things to see how they are similar or different
In context
In comparison with Hanoi, Da Nang feels quiet and relaxed.
The report makes a comparison between prices in 2015 and today.
There is no comparison between fresh coffee and the instant kind.
Words that go with comparison
noun + preposition
- in comparison withIn comparison with last year, sales are much better.
- by comparisonMy old phone was slow; this one is fast by comparison.
- comparison betweenThe comparison between city and village life is interesting.
verb + noun
- make a comparisonIt is unfair to make a comparison between the two schools.
adjective + noun
- direct comparisonA direct comparison of the two models is difficult.
- no comparisonThere is no comparison: the new version is far better.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Make a compare between the two cities.Correct: Make a comparison between the two cities.