comparing & contrasting Flashcards
as against
compared to
ex: he earns $80,000 a year, as against my $40,000.
beyond compare
sth that is so good that nothing can be compared to it
comparatively = relatively (adv)
=> comparatively/relatively speaking…
as compared to sth else
ex: We couldn’t afford it and yet we’re comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people)
balance sth against sth
compare the advantages and disadvantages of sth
ex: The ecological effects of the factory need to be balanced against the employment it generates.
contrastively (adv)
in a way that shows the differences between things
ex: Both Arabic and Japanese use the length of vowels contrastively.
shift => a dramatic shift in sth…
ex: In developed countries there has been a shift from manufacturing to services.
transition
gradual, smooth, phased (=gradual), direct, abrupt, rapid, sudden…
adj + change
dramatic, drastic, enormous, major, fundamental, considerable, profound, significant, substantial, sweeping, slight, small, subtle, minor…
marked (adj)
easy to see (noticeable)
=> a marked difference/improvement/effect, a marked increase, in marked contrast to…
adj + increase/rise/decline/drop
dramatic, significant, dramatic, steady, sharp (sudden, rapid and large)
contrast
stand in total contrast to…
show a sharp/stark/striking/marked contrast with sth
similarly
ex: I was brought up to be polite. Similarly, I have tried to teach my own children good manners.
on balance
after considering all the information
ex: On balance, the company has had a successful year.
redress the balance
to make a situation equal or fair again
ex: For years poorer children have had to put up with a lower quality education, and now is the time to redress the balance.
briefly
to put it briefly, stated briefly…
