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similar

/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/adjective3 syllables

Similar means: marked by correspondence or resemblance.

Synonyms for similar28

adjective, as in marked by correspondence or resemblance

akin, kindred, analogous, correspondent, confusable, mistakable, connatural, corresponding, quasi, sympathetic, same

adjective, as in resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

like, like-minded, look-alike, suchlike, same

adjective, as in capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability

exchangeable, interchangeable, standardized, standardised, replaceable

adjective, as in having the same or similar characteristics

alike, like

adjective, as in (of words) expressing closely related meanings

synonymous

also used for similar

allied, comparable, identical, twin, homologous, conformable

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Opposites of similar

dissimilar

What does similar mean?5

adjective

1

marked by correspondence or resemblance“similar food at similar prices”

2

resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination“suits of like design”

3

capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability“interchangeable electric outlets”

4

having the same or similar characteristics“all politicians are alike”

5

(of words) expressing closely related meanings

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with similar?1

four syllables

dissimilar
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Similar in a sentence

  • Parsnip is a biennial species, similar to carrots.unknown
  • The test is not hard, the problems are all similar.mervert1
  • Peanuts are not at all similar to nuts, but rather to peas.AlanF_US
  • These two pencils are similar, but not the same.jaxhere
  • In that age, men and women wore similar hairstyles.basilhan
  • It's possible that the drinking water has chlorine, lead, or similar contaminants in it.ingenius000
  • Although similar in appearance, the sultana and the raisin are not quite interchangeable.Rawrren
  • In a similar situation, the company was held liable.FlamingTofu

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