comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

 also  kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl,

-ˈper-ə- 

1

: capable of or suitable for comparison

The situations are not at all comparable.

2

: similar, like

fabrics of comparable quality

The two houses are comparable in size.

comparableness noun

Synonyms

• akin
• alike
• analogous
• cognate
• connate
• correspondent
• corresponding
• ditto
• like
• matching
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

Examples of comparable in a Sentence

two comparable selections that are hard to choose between

Recent Examples on the Web

Defenceman Larry Murphy is a nice comparable to Bouchard in this way. —Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

In the same period, in 2023, there were just 19 comparable real estate transactions. —Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025

Almond milk is low in calories, high in vitamin E, and is often fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Soy milk is full of isoflavones, which have been shown to reduce breast cancer risk, and has an amount of protein comparable to cow’s milk. —Asha Subramanian, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025

Simmons aims to recreate a comparable atmosphere and commitment to quality, directing CAST’s first show back. —Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see compare entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing comparable

• comparable worth

Rhymes for comparable

• incomparable

Kids Definition

comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: capable of being compared

2

: similar, like

cloth comparable to the best

comparably

-blē 

adverb