similar
/'similə/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical: "similar" describes things that are alike in some way but not exactly the same.
- Corresponding in function or position but not identical in structure or origin: In geometry, "similar" specifically refers to figures having the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The two houses have a similar design. (They look alike but are not identical.)
- We have similar tastes in music. (Our musical preferences are alike.)
- These triangles are similar. (They have the same shape but different sizes.)
Advanced Usage
- "Similar to": used to draw a direct comparison.
- Her writing style is similar to that of the famous author.
- "In a similar vein": used to introduce a related point or topic.
- He discussed economic policy and, in a similar vein, talked about trade agreements.
Variants and Related Words
- Similarly (adverb): in a similar way.
- The brothers dress similarly.
- Similarity (noun): the state of being similar; a similar feature or aspect.
- There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Synonyms
- Alike: having a close resemblance.
- Comparable: able to be likened to another; similar.
- Analogous: comparable in certain respects.
Antonyms
- Different: not the same as another or each other.
- Dissimilar: not alike; different.
- Unrelated: not connected or associated.
Related Phrases
- Bear a similarity to: to be like something else.
- This new model bears a strong similarity to the previous one.
- Along similar lines: following the same general idea or pattern.
- His proposal was along similar lines to mine.
Adjective
- capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
- interchangeable electric outlets interchangeable parts
- (of words) expressing closely related meanings
- resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
- suits of like design
- a limited circle of like minds
- members of the cat family have like dispositions
- as like as two peas in a pod
- doglike devotion
- a dreamlike quality
- having the same or similar characteristics
- all politicians are alike
- they looked utterly alike
- friends are generally alike in background and taste
- marked by correspondence or resemblance
- similar food at similar prices
- problems similar to mine
- they wore similar coats