By comparison
adverb
When you say something is 'by comparison', you are saying it is viewed in relation to something else.
His previous work seems dull by comparison.
Often appears as...
- seems dull by comparison
- better by comparison
adverb
When you say something is 'by comparison', you are saying it is viewed in relation to something else.
His previous work seems dull by comparison.
Often appears as...
- seems dull by comparison
- better by comparison
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the context to use 'by comparison' correctly, it highlights differences between items or situations.
She's quite short, but by comparison, her sister is even shorter.
Pro Tip 2/3Imply Change
'By comparison' can imply a change in perspective after an assessment or new information.
I thought it was a good deal, but by comparison to other offers, it's not.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
The comparison doesn't always suggest something is worse; it can also show better qualities.
His recent speech was uplifting, by comparison to his earlier ones.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the context to use 'by comparison' correctly, it highlights differences between items or situations.
She's quite short, but by comparison, her sister is even shorter.
Pro Tip 2/3Imply Change
'By comparison' can imply a change in perspective after an assessment or new information.
I thought it was a good deal, but by comparison to other offers, it's not.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
The comparison doesn't always suggest something is worse; it can also show better qualities.
His recent speech was uplifting, by comparison to his earlier ones.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the context to use 'by comparison' correctly, it highlights differences between items or situations.
She's quite short, but by comparison, her sister is even shorter.
Pro Tip 2/3Imply Change
'By comparison' can imply a change in perspective after an assessment or new information.
I thought it was a good deal, but by comparison to other offers, it's not.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
The comparison doesn't always suggest something is worse; it can also show better qualities.
His recent speech was uplifting, by comparison to his earlier ones.
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