comparably
Americanadverb
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in a way that shows a resemblance or similarity; similarly.
The only real difference between the ovens came down to size; they performed comparably.
These sound much better than other comparably priced speakers.
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in a way that allows for or suggests a comparison.
Randomization allows researchers to comparably test different treatments in similar groups.
Other Word Forms
- uncomparably adverb
Etymology
Origin of comparably
Example Sentences
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Now, as the stock has declined while estimates have still moved higher, Palantir’s stock is trading at a comparably easier-to-swallow multiple of 50-times 2027 free-cash-flow estimates.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
Males are on average 15% to 40% heavier and 10% faster than comparably fit and trained females.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
The drug candidate piqued investor interest in June, when earlier trial data indicated KT-621 might relieve dermatitis and asthma comparably to Dupixent, the blockbuster injectable from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025
The film inspires while it challenges: What were any of us doing at that age that was comparably heroic or meaningful?
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
It’s not as simple as it seems, because making the deaths on either side of the equation comparably frightful takes enormous skill.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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