comparable

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/
US: /ˈkɑːm.pɚ.rə.bəl/

  1. Similar to something else in a way that allows you to compare them.

    1. The two cars are comparable in size.
    2. The internet speed is comparable to what I had before, so I am content.

  2. Good enough to be compared to something or someone else, of a similar standard.

    1. His score is comparable to others.
    2. The quality of the hotel was comparable to a 5-star resort, making it ideal.

Synonyms

similar alike equivalent analogous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comparable" in English means: Similar to something else in a way that allows you to compare them., Good enough to be compared to something or someone else, of a similar standard..

The phonetic transcription of "comparable" is /ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/ in British English and /ˈkɑːm.pɚ.rə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comparable": similar, alike, equivalent, analogous.

Example usage of "comparable": "The two cars are comparable in size.". More examples on the page.