Parallel, counterpart, analogue, correlate are comparable when they denote a person or thing that corresponds in essentials to another person or thing, or closely resembles the latter in the points under consideration.
Category: Synonyms
Paragraph vs Verse vs Article vs Clause vs Plank vs Count
Paragraph, verse, article, clause, plank, count are comparable when they denote one of the several and individually distinct statements of a discourse or instrument, each of which deals with a particular point or item.
Paragon vs Apotheosis vs Nonpareil vs Nonesuch
Paragon, apotheosis, nonpareil, nonesuch are comparable when they mean a person or thing of consummate quality or transcendent excellence in its kind.
Paradox vs Antinomy vs Anomaly
Paradox, antinomy, anomaly are comparable terms that involve the idea of expressing or revealing an inner or inherent contradiction and are therefore not always clearly distinguished.
Paper vs Instrument vs Document
Paper, instrument, document all mean a writing (often typed, sometimes printed) that is of value to its owner or to others who come after him as a source of information or proof of a right, contention, or claim.
Palliate vs Extenuate vs Gloze vs Gloss vs Whitewash vs Whiten
Palliate, extenuate, gloze, gloss, whitewash, whiten are comparable when they mean to give a speciously fine appearance to what is base, evil, or erroneous.
Pale vs Anemic vs Bloodless
Pale, anemic, bloodless are comparable in their extended senses when they are applied to things and mean weak and thin in substance or in vital qualities, as though drained of blood.
Pale vs Pallid vs Ashen vs Ashy vs Wan vs Livid
Pale, pallid, ashen, ashy, wan, livid mean devoid of natural or healthy color as applied to a complexion or deficient in vividness or intensity of hue as applied to a specific color.
Palatable vs Appetizing vs Savory vs Sapid vs Tasty vs Toothsome vs Flavorsome vs Relishing
Palatable, appetizing, savory, sapid, tasty, toothsome, flavorsome, relishing mean agreeable or pleasant to the taste.
Pain vs Ache vs Pang vs Throe vs Twinge vs Stitch
Pain, ache, pang, throe, twinge, stitch are comparable when they mean a bodily sensation that causes acute discomfort or suffering.
Pack vs Crowd vs Cram vs Stuff vs Ram vs Tamp
Pack, crowd, cram, stuff, ram, tamp are comparable when they mean to fill tightly or cause to fill tightly something which holds a limited amount or presents a limited space.
Pacify vs Appease vs Placate vs Mollify vs Propitiate vs Conciliate
Pacify, appease, placate, mollify, propitiate, conciliate are comparable when they mean to quiet excited, aroused, or disturbed persons.