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Prepositions - Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity

These prepositions are used to compare two entities to each other or show a relation of similarity between them.

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above

used to indicate that a quality or action is better than or superior to a specified standard

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beside

in comparison with something or someone

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over

used to express a condition where one thing is superior or more numerous than another

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to

used to express a comparison between two entities

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versus

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

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vis-a-vis

used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

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behind

used to indicate a comparative position of being less advanced or lagging behind others in terms of progress, achievement, or position

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than

used to add a second part to a comparison

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as

used to show that a person or thing looks like someone or something else

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like

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another

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in the vein of

in a similar style, manner, or genre as something else, often used to indicate inspiration or influence

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near

used to indicate similarity, approximation, or close resemblance

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near to

used to indicate similarity or approximation

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