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comparable
adjective /ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bl̩/
/ˈkɑːm.pɚ-/ Definition
C1 similar in size, amount, or quality to something else: The girls are of comparable ages. Our prices are comparable to/with those in other shops. The two experiences aren't comparable.Similar and the sameDescribing people with the same qualities comparably
/-bli/ adverb › comparably priced ticketsComparing and contrasting
(Definition of comparable adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -esque suffix
- a level playing field idiom
- affinity noun
- akin adjective
- alike adjective
- alike adverb
- echo noun (SIMILAR DETAIL)
- evenly adverb (EQUALLY)
- every inch idiom
- firm adjective (FIXED)
- homogeneous adjective
- play sb at their own game idiom
- put/turn the clock back idiom
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- shade noun (DEGREE)
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