Master confusing words with ease
Compared to vs. Compared with
Compared to
/kəmˈpɛrd tuː/Examples:
Her cooking is mild compared to that of a Michelin chef.Compared to last year, this festival is twice as lively.The new phone model is efficient compared to the previous one.
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
This word has no antonymsCompared with
/kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/Examples:
Compared with last year, sales have doubled.His skills are unmatched compared with his peers.The weather today is mild compared with yesterday's storm.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Use compared to when highlighting similarities between two entities.
- Use compared with when emphasizing differences or making a detailed comparison.
- Compared to is often used in a more figurative or broad sense.
- Compared with is typically used in a more literal or analytical context.
- Remember: to is about making an analogy, while with is for making a juxtaposition.
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