Clues for the word "COMPARISON"
We've had 8 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 8 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on February 13, 2026.
Definition of comparison
- n. - The act of comparing; an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblances or differences; relative estimate.
- n. - The state of being compared; a relative estimate; also, a state, quality, or relation, admitting of being compared; as, to bring a thing into comparison with another; there is no comparison between them.
- n. - That to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude.
- n. - The modification, by inflection or otherwise, which the adjective and adverb undergo to denote degrees of quality or quantity; as, little, less, least, are examples of comparison.
- n. - A figure by which one person or thing is compared to another, or the two are considered with regard to some property or quality, which is common to them both; e.g., the lake sparkled like a jewel.
- n. - The faculty of the reflective group which is supposed to perceive resemblances and contrasts.
- v. t. - To compare.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - February 13, 2026
- Mirror Daily - September 02, 2022
- Mirror Quick - October 22, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - May 16, 2017
- Netword - September 21, 2016
- Netword - June 27, 2008
- Guardian Quick - November 19, 2005
- Guardian Prize - September 23, 2000