When you compare, you tell how two things are the same.
When you contrast, you tell how two things are different.
Understanding when things, people, or situations are being compared and contrasted can help you gain a better understanding of both.
Some comparison words:
same
similar
like
both
also
Some contrast words/phrases:
unlike
but
on the other hand
however
adjectives ending in –er, like better, bigger, louder
Some special compare and contrast words showing how something has stayed the same or changed over time:
*compare (same over time):
still
remains
*contrast: (different over time)
before
after
now
once
change
