compared to

compared to — idiom

1. used when describing how one person, thing, or situation is similar to or differ

1.慣用語B1
釋義

used when describing how one person, thing, or situation is similar to or different from another, especially when judging size, quality, or quantity against each other.

例句

Heloísa's new apartment in São Paulo is brighter compared to her old one.

compared to + noun phrase (middle position)

Compared to Tokyo, the cost of living in Taipei is much lower for young professionals.

initial position: Compared to + noun phrase

同義詞
  • in comparison with

    more formal; preferred in academic and business writing

  • relative to

    more technical; common in statistics, finance, and scientific contexts

  • versus

    used for direct contrasts, especially in sports, law, or debates; often shortened to 'vs.'

文法句型

compared to + noun phrase

compared to + noun phrase + for showing similarity or difference

用法筆記

Frequently used with comparative adjectives (cheaper, bigger, more difficult) or words like same, similar, different. 'Compared to' can appear at the beginning of a sentence or directly after a noun phrase.

常見錯誤

❌Comparing to last year, the company made more profit.
✅Compared to last year, the company made more profit.
💡The fixed phrase uses the past participle 'compared', not the gerund 'comparing'.
❌This car is more expensive compared with that one.' (used interchangeably)
✅No error in everyday English, but traditional usage prefers 'compared to' for pointing out similarities and 'compared with' for examining differences side by side.