comparable to

Thân thiện

Nothing in the world seemed comparable to a good night's sleep.

Definition

Adjective phrase: Worthy of being compared to; as good as; of a similar standard or quality to something else. It indicates that two or more things can be meaningfully likened to one another, often because they share important qualities or are of equivalent merit.

Usage

The phrase "comparable to" is used to draw a direct comparison between two entities, suggesting they are similar in value, quality, or degree. It is typically followed by the noun or noun phrase being used as the standard of comparison. * It is used to state that something is as good as or on a similar level to something else. * It can also be used to state that two things are similar enough to be reasonably compared, even if not identical.

Examples

• The performance of the new model is comparable to that of its more expensive competitors.
• Her dedication to her work is comparable to that of an Olympic athlete.
• The economic impact of the event was comparable to a major natural disaster.
• In terms of nutritional value, this plant-based milk is comparable to cow's milk.

Advanced Usage

• "Nothing is comparable to...": This is a common, emphatic structure used to state that something is unique and surpasses all else.
  • For a true food lover, nothing is comparable to a home-cooked meal made with fresh ingredients.
• The phrase can be used in both positive and negative contexts to assert similarity or a lack of it.
  • The two theories are not comparable to each other; they address fundamentally different questions.

Variants and Related Words

• Comparable (Adjective): Able to be likened to another; similar.
  • The two offers are comparable in value.
• Compare (Verb): To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or difference between things.
  • It's difficult to compare the two novels; they are from completely different genres.
• Comparison (Noun): The act or instance of comparing.
  • The comparison between the two cities reveals interesting differences.

Synonyms

• Equivalent to: Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning.
• On a par with: Equal to someone or something in quality or importance.
• As good as: Of equivalent quality.
• Analogous to: Similar in some respects, typically allowing for an analogy.

Antonyms

• Incomparable to: So good or great that nothing can be compared to it; or, so different that comparison is not possible.
• Inferior to: Lower in quality, rank, or importance.
• Unmatched by: Having no equal; superior to all others.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. worthy of comparison; as good as
   • at that moment nothing in the world seemed comparable to sleep

Từ đồng nghĩa

• comparable to