equal vs comparable

equal is a noun but comparable is not a noun.

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

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

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

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