C1adjective 2K

Comparable

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒmpərəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːmpərəbl/"]/

Meaning of Comparable

similar to somebody/something else and able to be compared

In simple words: Able to be compared to something else.

Comparable in a sentence

• A comparable house in the south of the city would cost twice as much.
• The situation in the US is not directly comparable to that in the UK.
• Inflation is now at a rate comparable with that in other European countries.
• The two machines are comparable in size.
• Its brain is closely comparable to the brain of a chimpanzee.
• No other country at that time had an organized public opinion remotely comparable to Britain's.
• The earthquake was comparable with others in recent years.
• The regional variation in Australian accent is not in any way comparable to that found in the UK or US.
• There are no other scanners even remotely comparable to this in terms of quality of image produced.
• a job comparable to mine

How to use Comparable

Use 'comparable' when discussing similarities between two items. It is more neutral than 'superior' or 'inferior', and avoids informal usage. Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler words like 'similar' could suffice.

Grammar pattern

comparable + to/with + object

Memory hint

Think of 'compare' — if two things are alike, they're comparable.

Related words

Collocations with Comparable

• be
• become
• closely
• quite
• very
• in
• to
• with
• something comparable (to something)
• there is nothing comparable (to something)

Synonyms for Comparable

• similar
• analogous
• equivalent
• alike
• matching

Opposites of Comparable

• incomparable
• unequal
• dissimilar

Common mistakes with Comparable

• Confused with 'comparative' which refers to a grammatical degree.
• Using 'comparable' without a 'to' or 'with', which is incorrect.
• Omitting 'to' when making comparisons.

Frequently asked questions about Comparable

What does Comparable mean?

Able to be compared to something else.

What is the definition of Comparable?

similar to somebody/something else and able to be compared

How do you use Comparable in a sentence?

A comparable house in the south of the city would cost twice as much.

Can you give another example of Comparable?

The situation in the US is not directly comparable to that in the UK.

What are synonyms for Comparable?

Common alternatives include similar, analogous, equivalent, alike, matching.

What is the opposite of Comparable?

Opposite meanings include incomparable, unequal, dissimilar.

What words go with Comparable?

It commonly pairs with be, become, closely, quite, very, in, to, with, something comparable (to something), there is nothing comparable (to something).

What are common mistakes when using Comparable?

Confused with 'comparative' which refers to a grammatical degree. Using 'comparable' without a 'to' or 'with', which is incorrect. Omitting 'to' when making comparisons.

How do you pronounce Comparable?

US: /["/ˈkɑːmpərəbl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒmpərəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Comparable?

Use 'comparable' when discussing similarities between two items. It is more neutral than 'superior' or 'inferior', and avoids informal usage. Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler words like 'similar' could suffice.

What CEFR level is Comparable?

"Comparable" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.