1) His house was very tidy compared to other single men I had seen. 2) His house was very tidy as compared to other single men I had seen.
I don't think they work because they seem to be comparing 'his house' with 'single men' and not 'the houses of other single men'. But I think people say things like these.
Gratefully, Navi.
Top answer
Indeed, you compare oranges with apples implying their sameness.
— Anonymous
Indeed, you compare oranges with apples implying their sameness.
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