comparable vs equal

comparable is not a noun while equal is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
comparable	No	Yes	No	No
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

comparable (noun)	equal (noun)
	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

comparable (adjective)	equal (adjective)
able to be compared or worthy of comparison	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
conforming in every respect	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

comparable (verb)	equal (verb)
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	be identical or equivalent to
	be equal to in quality or ability