Compare: estimate, measure or note the [b]similarity[/b] or [b]dissimilarity[/b] between. Apples are not oranges, but they're comparable on the grounds that they're both fruit. Apples are not oranges, but they're comparable on the grounds that one is red and one is orange. You see, I can compare them based on whatever makes them similar or dissimilar, as that's what a [i]comparison[/i] is. Do you not know what comparison is either, Jared? Should I weave that definition into the definition of an analogy for you too???