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compared

v.
B1 Intermediate US //kəmˈpɛɹd// UK //kəmpˈeəd// com·pared

v. to look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different. You often use this to decide which thing is better or more useful.

v. to examine two or more entities in order to note similarities and differences. Often used in the past participle form followed by 'to' or 'with' to establish a relationship or contrast.


SIMPLE

She compared the prices of the two cars before buying one.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers compared the test results from the new group with the data from last year's study.

COMPLEX

When compared to the previous decade, the current economic climate shows a marked increase in both market volatility and consumer caution.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive. When used to show similarities, it often takes 'to'; when used to examine differences, it often takes 'with'.

Pitfall

compared from the last onecompared with the last oneThe verb 'compare' takes the prepositions 'to' or 'with', not 'from'.

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