comparative vs compare

comparative and compare both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
comparative	Yes	Yes	No	No
compare	Yes	No	Yes	No

comparative (noun)	compare (noun)
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb	qualities that are comparable

comparative (adjective)	compare (adjective)
estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
relating to or based on or involving comparison

comparative (verb)	compare (verb)
	examine and note the similarities or differences of
	consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
	to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
	be comparable