compare (컴-페어 (강세: 페어)) — to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈper/
Korean meaning: 두 개 이상의 것들 사이의 유사점과 차이점을 살펴보다, 비교하다
Korean pronunciation: 컴-페어 (강세: 페어)
Example Sentences
- My mom always compares me to the neighbor's kid who got into Seoul National University.
- Comparing my bank account to a black hole - money goes in and disappears mysteriously.
- The researchers compared data from 50 different countries to identify global trends.
compare
VERB//kəmˈper//
to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things
Comparing two smartphones before purchasing
To compare with care, first prepare and beware!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'comparare'에서 유래되었으며, 'com-(함께)'과 'par(같은, 평등한)'이 결합된 형태입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Compare this year's sales with last year's.”
“He compared her beauty to a rose.”
“Let's compare notes after the meeting.”
“Her talent is beyond compare.”
“Our product compares favorably with competitors.”
📝Examples
“My mom always compares me to the neighbor's kid who got into Seoul National University.”
“Comparing my bank account to a black hole - money goes in and disappears mysteriously.”
“The researchers compared data from 50 different countries to identify global trends.”
“Shakespeare compared life to a stage where we are all actors.”
“Before buying a smartphone, it's wise to compare prices and features.”
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