compared
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
An inflected form of compare · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,858 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,770 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- examine and note the similarities or differences of John compared his haircut to his friend'sWe compared notes after we had both seen the movie
- be comparable This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
- consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous also: liken, equate We can compare the Han dynasty to the RomansYou cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
- to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
compared in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Still thou art blest, compared wi’ me!
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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Compared to John, he was an astoundingly difficult person to get to know.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 2
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There was happiness in that but it was tame compared to the novelty of being "select."
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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In its volume and force the body of his work may be compared rather to a majestic river.
Notes on Life & Letters · Joseph Conrad · Chapter 2
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As to what I spent here, it was a mere bagatelle compared with what the other did,--the one before me.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 2