compared to

idiom

variants or compared with

Synonyms of compared to next

: in relation to (something else) : measured or judged against (something else)

I'm a slob compared to my roommate.

This rain is nothing compared to what we got yesterday.

Today's quiz was easy compared with the last one.

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Overall, there were roughly 33,000 fewer unwanted call complaints during the 2024 fiscal year compared to 2023. —

Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024 But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder. —

Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 An 8% increase in ridership from last year Metro Transit has provided more than 35.8 million rides through the end of September, an 8% increase compared to the same time last year. —

Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024 Because, compared to the opportunities here at home, Europe just isn’t competitive. —

Frank Holmes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compared to