compare and contrast
compare and contrast verb: to assess both the similarities and the differences between two or more things.
Verb
compare and contrast (third-person singular simple present compares and contrasts, present participle comparing and contrasting, simple past and past participle compared and contrasted)
- To assess both the similarities and the differences between two or more things.
- Explain how to use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast information: […]2014 February 1, Garth Sundem, Biography Strategy Lesson--Compare and Contrast, Teacher Created Materials, →ISBN, page 18
- How well have you grasped the tips and tricks for comparing and contrasting literature? Based on your performance and self-evaluation, decide if you're ready to move on to the next chapter or if you would like to take another pass[…]2014 July 15, Sandra K. Athans, Robin W. Parente, Tips & Tricks for Comparing and Contrasting Texts, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, →ISBN, page 32
Forms of compare and contrast
| third-person singular present | compares and contrasts |
|---|---|
| present participle | comparing and contrasting |
| past participle | compared and contrasted |
| past | compared and contrasted |
Questions about compare and contrast
- What does compare and contrast mean?
- Compare and contrast means to assess both the similarities and the differences between two or more things.
- What part of speech is compare and contrast?
- Compare and contrast is a verb.
- What is the past tense of compare and contrast?
- The past tense of compare and contrast is compared and contrasted.
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