comparison
Translation
comparison
Examples
The comparison shows our team is better.
The comparison shows our team is better.
There's no comparison between them.
There's no comparison between them.
It is a good car, by comparison.
It is a good car, by comparison.
Grammar Patterns
a comparison between ((sth.)) and ((sth.)) The comparison between the two phones was useful.
in comparison with/to ((sth.)) In comparison with last year, sales are up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contrast, analogy
Etymology
From Latin 'comparare' (to compare), which is formed from 'com-' (together) and 'par' (equal).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'compare'. The suffix '-ison' often creates a noun from a verb (e.g., revise -> revision).