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

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• similar vs. similarly

Example Sentences

Despite criticism around their commitment on Saturday, Chelsea's results this season appear to be considerably better than fellow Premier League sides who have taken a similarly less active approach.

From BBC

In the Philippines, more than 20 transport groups have similarly declared a strike from March 26 to 27 to demand government action on rising fuel prices.

From BBC

On many occasions domestically, Arsenal's number nine has drifted back to become a number 10 – a different emphasis but with a similarly devastating impact.

From BBC

Byrne, on the other hand, gives a worthy performance that saves “Tow” from its own pedantic trappings and functions as a similarly fed-up complement to her character in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”

From Salon

He said oil prices would have to rise to similarly high levels before a tipping point would be reached.

From MarketWatch