Pronunciation

/sɪmələr/

Definitions

Noun

1. Adjective: Having qualities or features that are alike or nearly the same; resembling. For example: “The two paintings are similar in style.”
2. Adjective: Comparable or corresponding in some respect; corresponding. For example: “Their plans were similar in scope.”

Verb

1. To be or make something resemble another thing or person. For example: “The new design is meant to be similar to the original.”
2. To have a resemblance or likeness. For example: “Their voices sounded similar on the phone.”

Adverb

1. In a similar manner or way. For example: “They approached the problem similarly.”

Phrases

• “Be similar to” indicates a comparison between things.
• “Not identical, but similar” describes a distinction with some similarities.
• “She’s very similar to her sister” highlights a familial resemblance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The two dresses were so similar that it was hard to tell them apart.”
• Verb: “The siblings decided to paint their bedrooms similar colors.”
• Adverb: “Their strategies were similar in their emphasis on teamwork.”

Synonyms

• Identical
• Aligned
• Comparable
• Congruent
• Like-minded
• Matched
• alike
• tantamount

Antonyms

• Different
• Dissimilar
• Varied
• Unmatched
• Contrasting
• Unique