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- 18-Jun-2006, 12:42 #1
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whats the difference of compare with and compare to? when do we use the two? is there a difference?
- 18-Jun-2006, 14:06 #2
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Re: whats the difference of compare with and compare to? When 'compare' is used as an intransitive verb (without a direct object), we use an ablative phrase ('with' plus a noun phrase). For example:
Originally Posted by jasirah
"Your writing compares well with his."
When 'compare' is used as a transitive verb (taking a direct object), we use a dative phrase ('to' plus a noun phrase). For example:
"I am comparing your writing to his."
