Used to compare one thing with another, indicating difference or contrast ("compared with...").
去年と比べて今年の売上は増えた。
Compared with last year, this year's sales increased.
東京は地方と比べて物価が高い。
Compared with rural areas, prices in Tokyo are high.
兄と比べて妹は背が低い。
Compared to her older brother, the younger sister is shorter.