similarly
/'similəli/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a like or similar manner; in a way that is alike or comparable: Used to indicate that what follows is analogous or corresponds to something previously mentioned.
- Likewise; also: Used to add a point or statement that reinforces or is comparable to a previous one.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The first experiment failed; similarly, the second attempt was unsuccessful.
- She dressed similarly to her sister for the event.
- The two companies operate similarly in their approach to customer service.
Advanced Usage
- Used to introduce a parallel or comparable point: Often used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to draw a comparison.
- Similarly, we can observe the same trend in the economic data from last quarter.
- Used to show agreement or reinforcement: Functions like "likewise" to connect ideas.
- He believes in sustainable practices. Similarly, his business partner advocates for green technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Similar (adjective): Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
- They have similar tastes in music.
- Similarity (noun): The state or fact of being similar.
- There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Synonyms
- Likewise: In the same way; also.
- Correspondingly: In an analogous or comparable manner.
- In a similar fashion: In a way that is alike.
Related Phrases
- By the same token: For the same reasons; in a similar way. (Often used to introduce a related point that logically follows.)
- The software must be user-friendly. By the same token, the instruction manual should be clear.
- In like manner: In a similar way. (A more formal equivalent.)
- The manager praised the team's effort. In like manner, she commended their dedication.
Adverb
- in like or similar manner
- He was similarly affected
- some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil- Samuel Johnson