と (standard of comparison)

She's a cut above the rest.

She seems to have some connection to the case.

My opinion is the opposite of yours.

She wears the same kind of clothes as her older sister.

She wears the same kind of clothes as her older sister.

She's the same height as you.

She's about the same height as you.

Compared to most teachers, she's a good one.

She is often mistaken for her sister.

Compare the translation with the original.

My opinion is the opposite of yours.

My opinion is completely different from yours.

She mistook him for someone else.

Compared to most, she's a good teacher.