compared to vs compared against

Both 'compared to' and 'compared against' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Compared to' is used to point out similarities between two things, while 'compared against' is used to highlight differences or to evaluate one thing in relation to another.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

compared to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to point out similarities between two things.

Use 'compared to' when you want to show similarities between two things. For example, 'This car is fast compared to the old model.'

Examples:

She is as tall as her sister compared to her friends.
The new phone is much lighter compared to the previous model.
His painting was compared to a masterpiece by art critics.
The hotel room was spacious compared to the tiny apartment.
The company's growth this year is impressive compared to last year.

Alternatives:

in comparison to
as opposed to
similar to
like
resembling

compared against

This phrase is correct and is used to highlight differences or to evaluate one thing in relation to another.

Use 'compared against' when you want to emphasize differences or evaluate one thing in relation to another. For example, 'The team's performance was poor compared against their rivals.'

Examples:

The new product's features were compared against the competition.
Her salary was low compared against industry standards.
The company's revenue was high compared against last year's numbers.
The athlete's time was slow compared against the world record.
The quality of service was excellent compared against other providers.

Alternatives:

contrasted with
evaluated against
measured against
compared with
in contrast to

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