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Snarf Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Comparison with vs to

Does it matter whether one writes "in comparison to" or " in comparison with?" For example:

His desires were puzzling to her in comparison to most other men that she had met.

Should it be "with most" rather than "to most?"

Thanks.
  

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Either works. I would use with . His desires were puzzling to her in comparison with those of most other men she had met.

  • Either works.
  • I would use with .
  • His desires were puzzling to her in comparison with those of most other men she had met.
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Either works. I would use with.

His desires were puzzling to her in comparison with those of most other men she had met.

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