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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pair]
- /kəmˈpɛər/
- /kəmˈpeər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-pair]
- /kəmˈpɛər/
Definitions of compared word
- verb with object compared to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences: to compare two pieces of cloth; to compare the governments of two nations. 1
- verb with object compared to consider or describe as similar; liken: “Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?”. 1
- verb with object compared Grammar. to form or display the degrees of comparison of (an adjective or adverb). 1
- verb without object compared to be worthy of comparison; be held equal: Dekker's plays cannot compare with Shakespeare's. 1
- verb without object compared to appear in a similar standing: His recital certainly compares with the one he gave last year. 1
- verb without object compared to differ in quality or accomplishment as specified: Their development compares poorly with that of neighbor nations. 1
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Origin of compared
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English comparen < Latin comparāre to place together, match, verbal derivative of compar alike, matching (see com-, par1); replacing Middle English comperen < Old French comperer < Latin
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Parts of speech for Compared
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compared popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
compared usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compared
adj compared
- related — associated; connected.
- correlated — to place in or bring into mutual or reciprocal relation; establish in orderly connection: to correlate expenses and income.
- as to — with reference to
- distinguished — made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
general compared
- contrasted — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- assessed — Simple past tense and past participle of assess.
Antonyms for compared
verb compared
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- combined — A combined effort or attack is made by two or more groups of people at the same time.
- discarded — to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of: to discard an old hat.
- disregarded — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
Top questions with compared
- compared to what?
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See also
Matching words
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