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24 May
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1. It's like candy.
2. It's similar to candy.
3. It's comparable to candy.
4. It's comparable with candy.
☞ Are they basically the same and interchangeable?
1. It's like candy.
2. It's similar to candy.
3. It's comparable to candy.
4. It's comparable with candy.
☞ Are they basically the same and interchangeable?
2. It's similar to candy.
3. It's comparable to candy.
4. It's comparable with candy.
☞ Are they basically the same and interchangeable?
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- English (US)
Yes, however 4 sounds awkward and I would not say it.
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@automeris Thank you for letting me know. Btw, when using the word "comparable", do you usually use the preposition "to" rather than using "with"? Is it just a matter of preference?
- English (US)
In my experience, "comparable to" is the preferred preposition.
"Comparable with" only sounds more natural when talking about the method of comparison, as opposed to the other thing being compared.
His work is comparable to that of his coworkers.
The options are easily comparable with these spreadsheets.
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@automeris @Yupjixyyy Would you say "comparable to" is almost the same as "similar to"?

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