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compared to past vs compared to the past

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Compared to past' is used when referring to a general comparison with previous times, while 'compared to the past' is used when referring to a specific historical period or era.

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compared to past

This phrase is correct and commonly used when making a general comparison with previous times.

This phrase is used when comparing something to previous times in a general sense, without specifying a particular historical period.

Examples:

  • The technology today is much more advanced compared to past innovations.
  • His performance this year is better compared to past years.
  • Dec 22, 2014 ... However, compared to past presidents, Obama has taken relatively few vacation days. At this point in his second term, former President George ...
  • Aug 4, 2015 ... 54 Shades of Gray: An Aging President Obama Compared to Past Presidents. By Jordyn Phelps. Close. Follow on Twitter · More from Jordyn.
  • Oct 2, 2015 ... How warm September was in Grand Rapids compared to past years. Print Email · John Tunison | jtunison@mlive.com By John Tunison ...
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Alternatives:

  • compared to before
  • compared to earlier times
  • compared to previous years
  • compared to the past
  • compared to history

compared to the past

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific historical period or era for comparison.

This phrase is used when comparing something to a specific historical period or era, rather than a general comparison with previous times.

Examples:

  • The current economic situation is much better compared to the past decade.
  • Her achievements are remarkable compared to the past achievements of women in the field.
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... Anyone else having an extremely bad day compared to the past few days? Averaged 3+ ROAS for the last week compared to 0.4 today. Anyone else ...
  • Feb 25, 2024 ... How do we, as a society, determine when enough is enough? College students nowadays face greater social pressures compared to the past. By Logan ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... Is this mode dead compared to the past? I haven't played MUT in like 5-6 years just was playing franchise decided to hop back on and noticed ...
  • Jan 9, 2019 ... Why is housing so expensive compared to the past? All related (81).
  • Sep 13, 2021 ... How is 2.0 compared to the past version. I've been away from the game for quite a while and I've seen a few of the new things for 2.0 but I ...
  • Apr 18, 2022 ... ... compared to the past. Of course, based on everything we are hearing in the news, it feels like prices today are outrageous compared to what ...
  • Sep 22, 2021 ... How is rock and roll music now compared to the past? All related (37).
  • Low Atlantic hurricane activity in the 1970s and 1980s compared to the past 270 years. Nature. 2007 Jun 7;447(7145):698-701. doi: 10.1038/nature05895.
  • Aug 30, 2018 ... The Earth's climate has changed compared to the past. And. The Earth's climate has changed from what it used to be. Are they the same? I think ...
  • Nov 12, 2024 ... What is sociology revealing about what parenting is like today compared to the past?

Alternatives:

  • compared to previous eras
  • compared to earlier times
  • compared to historical times
  • compared to the past
  • compared to history

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