comparable
/ˈkɒmpərəbl/
com · pa · ra · ble
ˈkɒm · pə · rə · bl
English Definition
adj. able to be compared
Significado en Español
comparable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có thể so sánh
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Example Sentence
The prices are comparable to last year.
价格和去年差不多。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
compare (compare) + able (capable of)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “comparable”.
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A
Distinct
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B
Equal
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C
Similar
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D
Unrelated
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C — Similar.
“comparable” means adj. able to be compared
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The two houses are ______ in size, though one is slightly newer.
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A
unrelated
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B
unequal
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C
comparable
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D
hostile
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C — comparable.
“comparable” means adj. able to be compared
Common questions about “comparable”
What does “comparable” mean?
comparable — adj. able to be compared. In Chinese: 可比较的.
How do you pronounce “comparable”?
comparable is pronounced /ˈkɒmpərəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · pa · ra · ble.
How do you use “comparable” in a sentence?
The prices are comparable to last year. (价格和去年差不多。)
What are synonyms for “comparable”?
similar, equivalent — all close in meaning to comparable (adj. able to be compared).
Is “comparable” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. comparable appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “comparable”?
compare (compare) + able (capable of)
