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comparatively

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpærətɪvli/

comparatively means: To a certain degree when measured against other people, things, or situations.

adverb

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To a certain degree when measured against other people, things, or situations.

  • The room is comparatively small.
  • Food prices stayed comparatively low last year.
  • The second climb was comparatively easy after the first.

Similar words: relatively

Common phrases: comparatively small, comparatively easy, comparatively low

Questions about comparatively

What does comparatively mean?

To a certain degree when measured against other people, things, or situations.

What is comparatively in other languages?

Türkçe: nispeten · Español: relativamente · Français: relativement · Deutsch: vergleichsweise · Italiano: relativamente · 日本語: 比較的

How do you pronounce comparatively?

It is pronounced /kəmˈpærətɪvli/.

How do you use comparatively in a sentence?

The room is comparatively small. Food prices stayed comparatively low last year.

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