compare to/with ?

[fibonacci1]

Is there any difference between compare with and compare to ??

Thanks for your responds.

[Fr.]

Let me try: uhm!
They both sound good so I think they are interchangeable.
Googleing I’ve found this little difference: use to when you want show similarities between what you’re examining, with in general.
Do you agree?

[Fr.]

I wrote the previous post two months ago, but till now no reply; and my doubts are still "in action". Could anyone help me?
Bye

[baqarah131]

To me, "compared with" is slang. But it's used a lot. I'd much prefer "compared to" in formal language.

Compared to George Bush, Bill Clinton is a genius.

Really, the difference is in the degree of formality, not in the meaning.

There's a similar question of usage between "different from" and "different than." They mean the same, but many people don't like "different than." (I'm one of them)

If it weren't for the prepositions, English would be a fairly easy language.

regards
baqarah

[Fr.]

Thank you baqarah131, it sounds good !

[jctgf]

If it weren't for the prepositions, English would be a fairly easy language.

regards
baqarah

don't forget about the phrasal verbs and the vowel pronunciation!

regards!

jc