comparable
Translation
comparable, similar, equivalent
Examples
The two cars are comparable in size.
The two cars are comparable in size.
His salary is not comparable to his old one.
His salary is not comparable to his old one.
Grammar Patterns
comparable to/with ((sth.)) similar to (sth.) His salary is not comparable to his old one.
comparable in ((sth.)) similar in a certain aspect The two cars are comparable in size.
Similar Words
Synonyms: similar, equivalent, analogous; Antonyms: different, incomparable
Etymology
From the verb 'compare' + the suffix '-able' (can be done). Literally, 'able to be compared'.
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'compare' inside. If you can 'compare' two things, they are 'comparable'.