14 Words and Phrases to Express Comparison

14 Words and Phrases to Express Comparison

Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will look at different words and phrases to express comparison.

1. Alike
2. Also
3. Both … and…
4. By the same token
5. Equally
6. In a like manner
7. In the same way
8. Like
9. Likewise
10. Like two peas in a pod
11. Not only … but also …
12. Similar to
13. Similarly
14. Too

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Alike

Meaning: similar, the same.

• The three siblings looked very much alike.
• It is not very common to see couples who dress alike.

Also

Meaning: in addition, equally, as well.

• The chocolate they make is sweet, but it is also a bit bitter.
• Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta dishes. The Chinese also have great pasta dishes.

Both … and …

Meaning: correlative conjunction both … and …used to say that something is not true of one thing or person only but also of another.

• Both Mary and her children agreed that the film was exciting.
• Both grammar and spelling are important when writing an essay.

Words and Phrases to Express Comparison

By the same token

Meaning: in a similar or the same way.

• The government tried to keep down the rebels in the area and by the same token they wanted to increase their own influence.
• It was necessary for the party representatives to be present and by the same token for the citizens as well.

Equally

Meaning: in the same way.

• This bird is equally at home in the forest and by the river.
• The flat and the house were equally impressive.

In a like manner

Meaning: in the same or similar way; sharing the same or similar qualities.

• The twins held their toys in a like manner in the photo.
• The presenter’s intention was to make all attendees at the meeting think in a like manner of his project.

In the same way

Meaning: likewise, similarly.

• The supplement didn’t seem to affect Helen in the same way as her friend.
• All four of our children were treated in the same way.

Like

Meaning: the same as, similar.

• The whole journey was like a dream.
• You look like a fat pig in that dress.

Likewise

Meaning: in a similar manner.

• The dinner was delicious, and likewise was the dessert.
• The Committee decided to adopt a new Law on Discrimination hoping that the Assembly will wish to do likewise.

Words and Phrases to Express Comparison

Like two peas in a pod

Meaning: similar, the same.

• The twin brothers looked like two peas in a pod.
• The two friends were very close and therefore like two peas in a pod.

Not only … but also …

Meaning: used to join two clauses and emphasize the similarity between them.

• Exercise will not only lower blood pressure but also protect you against cardiovascular diseases.
• Monica translated not only from Japanese but also from Vietnamese.

Similar to

Meaning: a person, thing, or situation is similar to another.

• The roofs of the buildings in the city centre were similar to those in the suburbs.
• Anna’s pregnancy seemed similar to her previous two.

Similarly

Meaning: in a similar way.

• Both sisters used to dress similarly when they were teenagers.
• The atmosphere in the hotel was dark and gloomy and similarly was their room.

Too

Meaning: in addition, as well, alike; typically placed at the end of a sentence.

• Nick ate too much. He drank a lot, too.
• They use sustainable energy in Holland a lot; Japan does that, too.

Words and Phrases to Express Comparison

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