10. compareTo( ) method

• 
      if ( aWord.compareTo( anotherWord ) < 0 ) {
          //...
      }
  
  

  The compareTo() method compares two Strings and returns:

  • Zero if two Strings refer to the same value

  • Negative number if calling object is less than the argument object

  • Positive number if calling object is greater than the argument object