compared
Translation
compared to, compared with
Examples
This car is cheap compared to that one.
This car is cheap compared to that one.
Compared with last year, we are doing well.
Compared with last year, we are doing well.
Grammar Patterns
compared to/with ((sth./sb.)) This car is cheap compared to that one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in relation to, next to
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'par' (equal), meaning 'to place together to see if they are equal'.
Memory Tips
Always used with 'to' or 'with' to set up a contrast between two things. Think of comparing apples and oranges.