compare
verb (used with object)
to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences.
compared
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past participleof compare.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof compare.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
compareverb (used with object)to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences.
Example Sentences
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The company lifted its revenue guidance for the current quarter, saying it expected revenue growth of around 50% at constant currency and scope, compared with more than 30% growth previously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Sometimes, the recruiter’s name is different in the email address compared to the content.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
And over the past four weeks, he has a .703 OPS — compared to his .903 OPS overall this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
On Friday, US diesel prices hit an all-time high of $5.85 a gallon on average, compared to $3.71 a year ago.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It was the first time that the United States had ever put a man in space, but compared to the Soviet Union, we were still far behind.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
