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compare

/kəmˈpeə/
com · pare kəm · ˈpeə
English Definition
v. to examine similarities and differences
中文释义
比较，对比
Significado en Español
comparar
한국어 뜻
비교하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
so sánh
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Example Sentence

Let's compare the two options carefully.

让我们仔细比较这两个选项。

Synonyms
contrast match liken
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “compare”:

  1. A separate
  2. B juxtapose
  3. C isolate
  4. D disconnect
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B — juxtapose. “compare” means v. to examine similarities and differences

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is interesting to ______ the two famous paintings side by side.

  1. A ignore
  2. B compare
  3. C hide
  4. D destroy
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B — compare. “compare” means v. to examine similarities and differences

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Common questions about “compare”

What does “compare” mean?

compare — v. to examine similarities and differences. In Chinese: 比较，对比.

How do you pronounce “compare”?

compare is pronounced /kəmˈpeə/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · pare.

How do you use “compare” in a sentence?

Let's compare the two options carefully. (让我们仔细比较这两个选项。)

What are synonyms for “compare”?

contrast, match, liken — all close in meaning to compare (v. to examine similarities and differences).

Is “compare” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. compare appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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