The document discusses the difference between using "compared to" and "compared with" in sentences. "Compared to" is used to show similarities, while "compared with" is used to show differences. Some examples are provided to illustrate when each phrase would be used appropriately. The key distinction is that "compared to" emphasizes similarities, while "compared with" emphasizes differences.

1. Compared to Vs Compared with
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2. In order to show likeness we use “compared to”.
 Life is compared to a dream.
 She likes herself to be compared to Helen.
 Rahul always compares himself to is brother.
To show differences, compare is usually used with “with”
 We can’t compare dogs with cats. (As there are more
differences than similarities.)
 My mother was never happy with my academic record. She
always compared me with my brother who used to get better
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3. Please remember, we use “compared with” when differences are
more important than similarities. We use “compared to” when
similarities are more important than differences.
This house doesn’t compare to our previous one. ( = It is not
bad as previous one.)
 This house doesn’t compare with our previous one. ( = it is not
as good as previous one.)
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