comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

also

kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl 

-ˈper-ə-

1

: capable of or suitable for comparison

The situations are not at all comparable.

2

: similar, like

fabrics of comparable quality

The two houses are comparable in size.

comparableness noun

Synonyms of comparable

• similar
• analogous
• like
• alike
• such

Examples of comparable in a Sentence

two comparable selections that are hard to choose between

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Will Christie, CEO of Christie Yachts and the broker handling Whisper’s sale, building a comparable yacht today could cost close to €400 million—and take four to five years. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Gap comparable sales rose 10% in the first quarter, extending a two-year streak of growth. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

His fellow longtime patriot in arms, 78-year-old lead singer Brian Johnson, who replaced the late Bon Scott in 1980, brought comparable spark to the stage. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see compare entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing comparable

• comparable worth

Rhymes for comparable

• incomparable

Kids Definition

comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: capable of being compared

2

: similar, like

cloth comparable to the best

comparably

-blē 

adverb