Synonyms for

Comparable

Verb / ˈkɑ:mpɜ:ʌbʌl / / kʌˈmperʌbʌl / / kʌmprʌbʌl / Another word for comparable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be likened to another; similar

Synonyms & similar words

corresponding incomparable like similar equivalent analogous alike like parallel corresponding related akin resembling matching identical uniform equal commensurate proportionate correlative interchangeable synonymous

Synonyms by register

Formal

analogous equivalent commensurate parallel

Informal

like similar on par with in the same league

Literary

akin matched

Antonyms

different dissimilar unlike unrelated disparate incomparable unequal

Common collocations

  • comparable to
  • comparable with
  • highly comparable
  • roughly comparable
  • not comparable
  • directly comparable
  • directly comparable to

Word family

noun comparability
verb compare
adverb comparably

Usage note

Often followed by 'to' or 'with'. While 'comparable to' is more common, 'comparable with' is also acceptable, especially when emphasizing similarities or differences between two specific things.

Example sentences

  1. The two books are comparable in length and content.
  2. The prices of the two products are comparable.
  3. Her performance was not comparable to her previous ones.
  4. The quality of the two paintings is comparable.
  5. The two buildings are comparable in size and design.

Quotes

  • We are not comparing our abilities with others. We are only comparing our present self with our past self. - Dalai Lama
  • Comparison is the death of joy. - Mark Twain
  • Comparison is the thief of joy. - Theodore Roosevelt

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