Compare and Contrast Words Compare Contrast also although both but is similar to differ from/different from/ differs to like however resemble in contrast same on the contrary similarly on the other hand too unlike while yet Compare Halifax also has a rainy spring season. Both Vancouver and Halifax have rain in the spring. Spring weather in Vancouver is similar to spring weather in Halifax. The dog, like the cat, is a household pet. Halifax has a rainy spring season, too. Contrast Vancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one. Halifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter. However, winter is much colder in Halifax. In contrast to Vancouver, Halifax has a cold winter. The dog, unlike the cat, is dependent on its master. On the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax. While Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.