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Hevtolo Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Starting a sentence with "compared with"

Is it grammatically correct to say

Compared with appliationA, ApplicationB monitors only x,y,z.
  

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" "Compared to" is very, very often misused. aspx Because “compared to" and "compared with” constructions are so widely—almost zealously—botched, spare yourself. Use “liken to” and “contrast with,” and you’ll save yourself about a hundred bucks a year in headache remedies.

— JohnParis

  • " "Compared to" is very, very often misused.
  • aspx Because “compared to" and "compared with” constructions are so widely—almost zealously—botched, spare yourself.
  • Use “liken to” and “contrast with,” and you’ll save yourself about a hundred bucks a year in headache remedies.
  • However, if you must, here’s the Quick Tip : “Compare to ” refers to similarities, and “compare with ” indicates differences.
  • For example: Your heart can be compared to a pump (similarities).
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It's fine to start a sentence using "Compared with."
Here is some helpful information concerning when to use "compared with" and "compared to."
"Compared to" is very, very often misused.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/staticcontent/the-grammar-devotio
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