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Comparing quality and similarity

Adjectives for comparing quality, amounts and likeness.

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Found: 10 words

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better

adjective · 3 examples
  1. This chair is better than the old one.
  2. We found a better solution to the problem.
  3. The new room has better lighting.

best

adjective · 3 examples
  1. This is the best photo in the collection.
  2. She used her best tools for the repair.
  3. We chose the best option for our needs.

worse

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The road is worse after the storm.
  2. We could have chosen a worse place to wait.
  3. The second repair left the problem in a worse state.

worst

adjective · 3 examples
  1. That was the worst meal of the trip.
  2. This tire is in the worst condition.
  3. We replaced the worst boards first.

similar

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The two houses have a similar shape.
  2. I had a similar problem last week.
  3. Their jackets are similar in color.

identical

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The boxes are identical in size.
  2. We ordered two identical lamps.
  3. Their answers were almost identical.

equal

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Cut the cake into equal pieces.
  2. Both teams had an equal number of players.
  3. The two ropes are equal in length.

equivalent

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The two qualifications are equivalent.
  2. We need an equivalent amount in the local currency.
  3. This smaller machine has equivalent power.

comparable

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The two models have comparable features.
  2. We need data from a comparable group of students.
  3. Their training and experience are comparable.

comparative

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The report includes a comparative study of the two methods.
  2. We made a comparative assessment of the available designs.
  3. A comparative analysis can reveal important differences.

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