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comparing vs comparison



steptong
Hong Kong

comparing vs comparison
 

Which one of the following is correct? If both are acceptable, is there any difference between the two following sentences?

1.        The building looks like a dwarf in comparing with that skyscraper.

2.        The building looks like a dwarf in comparison with that skyscraper.

9 Jun 2015      





yanogator
United States

Only the second one is correct.

Bruce
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9 Jun 2015     



steptong
Hong Kong

Thanks a lot, Bruce

10 Jun 2015     



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Thailand

although in my opinion a more natural sounding response would be, �compared to � or �compared with �.
 

10 Jun 2015