Definitions

comparison

[kuhm-par-uh-suhn] / kəmˈpær ə sən /

NOUN

contrasting; corresponding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogy connection contrast correlation example identification juxtaposition observation ratio relation resemblance similarity testing

STRONG

allegory association balancing collation comparability discrimination estimation exemplification illustration likeness likening measuring metaphor opposition segregation separation weighing

WEAK

analogizing analyzing bringing together collating distinguishing dividing paralleling relating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference disconnection dissimilarity unlikeness

Example Sentences

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And even though the Dodgers didn’t exactly see the Freeman comparison Lowrance mentioned, they would be thrilled if he turned out anything like the 10-time All-Star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2026

By comparison, the partially reusable RLV C5 would dedicate about 74% of its mass to payload.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

“Then there’s comparison: near-constant, measuring of the new place against the old one, and there’s a loss of identity that catches people off guard.”

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2026

Several smaller jewel-encrusted items, such as a thumb ring, appear almost slight in comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026

"In comparison with you I love neither the Prince nor my own life nor bread nor water nor the light of the sun."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

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