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

Derived Forms

• quasi-similarly
  adverb
• unsimilarly
  adverb
• nonsimilarly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of similarly

similar ( def. ) + -ly

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

• similar vs. similarly

Explanation

When you do something similarly, you do it nearly the same way as someone else. At a school bake sale, you might decide to price your brownies similarly to your friend's Rice Krispie treats. Use the adverb similarly to describe something that's done in a way that mirrors or almost duplicates something else. If one little boy dresses up in a red cape at preschool, his best friend might costume himself similarly, in a red scarf and crown. When your neighbor tells you about her vacation in Hawaii, you might be inspired to travel similarly. The word comes from the adjective similar, which means "resembling," and has a Latin root, similis, "like."

Example Sentences

Similarly, Pacitti says that when he founded Woozle Research 10 years ago, his goal was to work “smarter, not harder.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Similarly, tea catechins may prevent muscle loss in seniors, contributing to better physical performance and muscle strength.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Similarly, in the race between Democrat Derek Tran and then-incumbent Michelle Steel to represent Congressional District 45, it took until Nov. 27 to determine that Tran had won the contest by just over 650 votes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Similarly, new 52-week lows exceeded new highs on the New York Stock Exchange by one issue on June 3.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Similarly, the mega-Ninos were but one of many stresses on Andean civilizations at the time, stresses that in their totality neither Wari nor Tiwanaku had the political resources to survive.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann