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IELTS word

compare

/kəmˈpɛr/verb

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English definition

to look at two things to find similarities or differences

Common phrases / collocations

  1. compare prices
  2. compare results
  3. compare with

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    She compared two backpacks before choosing one.

  2. 2.

    We compared the two test results.

  3. 3.

    Compare the prices before you buy.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A shopper examines two backpacks side by side.
to look at two things to find similarities or differences
1two choices
2differences checked
two choices→differences checked