comparatively
gb/kəmpˈɛɹɪtɪvli/ us/kəmpˈɛɹɪtɪvli/
B1
Inglés
~ 3700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
relation
1
to a certain extent in comparison
Used to say that something is true when you compare it to something else.
Patrón de uso:
comparatively [adjective/adverb]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'comparatively' with 'completely' due to similar sounds, but the meanings are opposite.
Sinónimos
relatively (Almost identical meaning, though 'relatively' is slightly more common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
absolutely (Opposite in that it means without comparison or qualification.)
Colocaciones
comparatively easy
|comparatively small
|comparatively low
|comparatively rare
Temas
communication
|comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The exam was comparatively easy this year.
- This area is comparatively quiet compared to downtown.
- The new model is comparatively cheap for its quality.
- Her recovery was comparatively quick after the surgery.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The test was comparatively easy.
- This town is comparatively small.
- The food here is comparatively cheap.
- He finished the work comparatively fast.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
comparatively
AFI
GB/kəmpˈɛɹɪtɪvli/
US/kəmpˈɛɹɪtɪvli/
Sílabas y acento
com - par - at - ively (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: comparatively
- Plural: comparativelies
Familia de palabras
Forms
comparativelies
noun
Core family
Related words
comparable
adjective B2
comparably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
incomparable
adjective
incomparably
adverb
Expresiones
comparatively speaking
1/kəmpˈɛɹɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
in comparison with other things
Used to say that something is true when compared with other similar things.
Ejemplos
- Comparatively speaking, this city is safer than most in the country.
- Comparatively speaking, the project cost was quite low.