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"compare with" vs "compare between"

The correct phrase is 'compare with.' 'Compare between' is not a standard construction in English. 'Compare with' is used to point out similarities and differences between two or more things, while 'compare between' is not commonly used in this context.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

compare with

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English speakers often use "compare with" or "compare to." Usage depends on region.

"Compare to" is often preferred in American English.
"Compare with" and "compare to" are both used in British English.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • Nobody's writing can compare with Shakespeare's.
  • The report will compare Chicago's infrastructure with the infrastructure of other cities.
  • I can't believe that he thinks his painting can compare with the Mona Lisa.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • compare to

compare between

This phrase is not a standard construction in English.

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