[Vocabulary] similar vs comparable

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[FONT=MS Pゴシック][/FONT]Are there any differences between thefollowing sentences?
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[FONT=MS Pゴシック][/FONT]The quality of product A is similar to thatof product B.
[FONT=MS Pゴシック][/FONT]The quality of product Ais comparable to that of product B.
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Are there any differences between thefollowing sentences?

The quality of product A is similar to that of product B.
The quality of product A is comparable to that of product B.

There is no practical difference in meaning.
 

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Thank you bhaisahab-san.
 

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I prefer calling him Sri Sri Sir Bhai Sahab San Sama, M.A.
 

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Zyaada kuch nahi.
 
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