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Akc Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Comparison of , comparison between , comparison to

Whats the difference between these sentences.

1. Scientists have made a comparison of molecules and atoms in the past.
2. Scientists have made a comparison between molecules and atoms in the past.
3. Scientists have compared molecules with atoms in the past.
4. Scientists have compared molecules to atoms in the past.

when to use "comparison of" , "comparison between" & "comparison to"
  

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To my ear, the verb version and the noun version are interchangeable. " I compared A to B. I compared A and B.

— Avangi

  • To my ear, the verb version and the noun version are interchangeable.
  • " I compared A to B.
  • I compared A and B.
  • I compared A with B.
  • I made a comparison of A and B.
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To my ear, the verb version and the noun version are interchangeable. "To compare" is "to make a comparison."
I compared A to B.
I compared A and B.
I compared A with B.
I made a comparison of A and B.
I made a comparison between A and B.
I made a comparison of A to B.
Comparing A and B, A is larger.
Comparing A to B, A is larger.
By comparison, A is larger th
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akc Whats the difference between these sentences.1. Scientists have made a comparison of molecules and atoms in the past.2. Scientists have made a comparison between molecules and atoms in the past.3. Scientists have compared molecules with atoms in the past.4. Scientists have compared molecules to atoms in the past.when to use "comparison of" , "comparison between" & "co
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Comparison /of older and younger patient
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Some industries needs less amount of water in comparison of metal and paper industries.
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