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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Prepositions
above [preposition]

too good for or of greater worth, dignity, or moral standard

Ex: She acted as if she were above such petty arguments .
beside [preposition]

in comparison with something or someone

Ex: Beside her sister , she is much taller .
over [preposition]

used to indicate a majority or numerical advantage

Ex: There was a clear majority of yes votes over no votes .
to [preposition]

used to express a comparison between two entities

Ex: The speed of the car is inferior to that of the racing car.
versus [preposition]

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

Ex: Cats versus dogs : which pet is more popular in the world ?
vis-a-vis [preposition]

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

Ex: She compared her performance vis-à-vis her colleagues.
behind [preposition]

used to express a lack of progress, where something or someone is not as far along in development

Ex: They started late , so they are behind in the race .
than [preposition]

used to add a second part to a comparison

Ex: Our team scored more points than the opposing team .
as [preposition]

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

Ex: His voice flowed smoothly , soft as velvet .
like [preposition]

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

Ex: My brother is tall like my father .
in the vein of [preposition]

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

Ex: The new album is in the vein of 80s pop music , with catchy melodies and synthesizer sounds .
near [preposition]

used to indicate close resemblance

Ex: The artist 's sketch is near a replica of the landscape .
near to [preposition]

used to indicate similarity or approximation

Ex: The melody of the song is near to the original composition .