compared
Translation
compared
Examples
Compared to last year, sales are up.
Compared to last year, sales are up.
The new phone is small compared with the old one.
The new phone is small compared with the old one.
Grammar Patterns
((compared to/with sth.)) used to form a comparison Compared to the city, the countryside is quiet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in comparison with, relative to
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'compare'. From `com-` ('together') + `par` ('equal').
Memory Tips
Often used at the beginning of a sentence as 'Compared to...', which is a useful pattern to remember: 'Compared to X, Y is...'