COMPARES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of COMPARES
Comparison.
An instruction or command that compares two values.
Illustration by comparison; simile.
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."
To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].
"Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs."
(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
Is COMPARES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPARES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | o | m | p | a | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Anagrams of COMPARES
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Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPARES
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COMPARES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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