Words For Comparison

noun the act or state of being set in opposition or contrast

• The professor highlighted the contradistinction between the two theories during the lecture.
• She pointed out the contradistinction between the two options before making a decision.
• I never realized the contradistinction between those two brands until now.
• The artist used light and shadow to create a contradistinction in his painting.

verb to recognize or point out a difference between two or more things

• It is important to distinguish between fact and opinion when conducting research.
• I can't distinguish between the twins - they look so alike!
• I can't distinguish between these new slang words - they all sound the same to me.
• His unique painting style helps him distinguish himself from other artists in the industry.

verb to be more important or significant than something else

• The benefits of renewable energy sources far outweigh the drawbacks.
• I think the pros of living in the city outweigh the cons.
• Dude, the good vibes totally outweigh the bad ones.
• Sometimes the weight of our decisions can outweigh our intentions.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner or degree of something

conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

• The project will be completed according as the timeline provided by the client.
• We'll finish the project according as the client's deadline.
• We'll get it done according as the client wants.
• Success will come according as we put in the effort and dedication.