qualities that are comparable; no comparison between the two books; beyond compare

[ Syn: comparison , equivalence , comparability ]

examine and note the similarities or differences of; John compared his haircut to his friend's; We 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; We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed

[ Syn: liken , equate ]

to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb