Comparable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpərəbəl/

Definitions of comparable

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

Example Sentences

A1 These two books are comparable in size.

A2 The prices of the two laptops are comparable.

B1 The quality of the products is comparable to those of other leading brands.

B2 The performance of the new model is comparable to that of the previous version.

C1 The level of expertise required for this job is comparable to that of a senior manager.

C2 The research findings are comparable to those of previous studies in the field.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

Example Sentences

A1 The new phone is comparable in price to the old one.

A2 She sings comparable to a professional singer.

B1 His skills are comparable to those of a seasoned professional.

B2 The company's growth is comparable to that of its competitors.

C1 Her performance in the play was comparable to that of a seasoned actress.

C2 The quality of their products is comparable to that of industry leaders.

Examples of comparable in a Sentence

formal The company's revenue this quarter is comparable to last year's.

informal This phone is comparable to the one you have, just a newer model.

slang These two cars are pretty much comparable in terms of speed and performance.

figurative Her dedication to her work is comparable to a marathon runner's commitment to training.

Grammatical Forms of comparable

past tense

compared

plural

comparables

comparative

more comparable

superlative

most comparable

present tense

compare

future tense

will compare

perfect tense

have compared

continuous tense

comparing

singular

comparable

positive degree

comparable

infinitive

to compare

gerund

comparing

participle

comparable

Origin and Evolution of comparable

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'comparable' comes from the Latin word 'comparabilis', which is derived from the verb 'comparare' meaning 'to compare'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'comparable' has evolved to encompass not just the act of comparing but also the idea of being similar or equivalent in some way.