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elmeromero · 11-07-2006, 11:06 AM

Does anybody have anything to say about whether there's any difference between "compared to" and "compared with", and when it's appropriate to use one or the other? Thanks.

Valeria · 11-07-2006, 06:18 PM

I think:

1) "Compare with/to" is used to contrast things:

EG: This excercise is easier compared with/to yesterday�s.

2) While "Compare to" can also be used to indicate that something/somebody is similar to somebody/something:

EG: "In the poem, he compares her to a Greek goddess"

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elmeromero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 181 Rep Power: 108	Compared to vs. compared with Does anybody have anything to say about whether there's any difference between "compared to" and "compared with", and when it's appropriate to use one or the other? Thanks.

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11-07-2006, 06:18 PM	#2
Valeria Forum User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Argentina Age: 27 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 35	I think: 1) "Compare with/to" is used to contrast things: EG: This excercise is easier compared with/to yesterday�s. 2) While "Compare to" can also be used to indicate that something/somebody is similar to somebody/something: EG: "In the poem, he compares her to a Greek goddess"

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