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COMPARES

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
M 3/4
P 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of COMPARES

noun

Comparison.

noun

An instruction or command that compares two values.

noun

Illustration by comparison; simile.

verb

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

"Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra."

verb

To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].

"Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs."

verb

(grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

"We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best"."

Examples of COMPARES in a Sentence

  • "Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra."
  • "Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs."
  • "We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best"."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is COMPARES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COMPARES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: COMPARES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMPARES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter compares Total
Scrabble 31331111 14
WWF 41441111 17

Anagrams of COMPARES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPARES

100 words from the letters in COMPARES

How to Use COMPARES in Word Games

COMPARES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COMPARES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COMPARES

What does COMPARES mean?
COMPARES is a noun. Comparison.
Is COMPARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPARES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPARES worth in Scrabble?
COMPARES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPARES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMPARES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of COMPARES?
The anagrams of COMPARES (words using the exact same letters) are: CAPSOMER, MESOCARP. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.