similarly

American  

[sim-uh-ler-lee] / ˈsɪm ə lər li /

adverb

1. in a way that shows a general but not exact resemblance.

   The lab charges anywhere from $50 to $100 per blood test; other procedures are priced similarly.

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Other Word Forms

• nonsimilarly adverb
• quasi-similarly adverb
• unsimilarly adverb

Etymology

Origin of similarly

similar ( def. ) + -ly

Compare meaning

How does similarly compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• similar vs. similarly

Example Sentences

At Taï, where chimps more often eat fruit that has fallen, the team similarly gathered undamaged and unbitten fruits from the ground below fruiting trees.

From Science Daily

These enzymes operate similarly in all mammals, including humans, and their levels vary based on genetics, diet, and other biological factors.

From Science Daily

The other men on the line, in their 50s and 60s, had similarly gotten amnesty after years toiling in the fields.

From Los Angeles Times

Maresca will hope to avoid a similarly poor winter run that almost cost his team Champions League qualification last season.

From BBC

EHang plans to introduce an air taxi service, priced similarly to a premium road taxi, within three years.

From Barron's