similar

[ sim-uh-ler ]

/ ˈsɪm ə lər /

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adjective

having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.

Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles.

Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation.

Words nearby similar

simian shelf, simian virus, simian virus 40, simianization, simic, similar, similarity, similarity transformation, simile, similia similibus curantur, similitude

Origin of similar

1605–15; earlier similary < French similaire or Medieval Latin similāris, equivalent to Latin simil(is) like, similar (akin to simul together; cf. simplex) + -āris -ar¹

SYNONYMS FOR similar

1 like, resembling. See same.

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ANTONYMS FOR similar

1 different.

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OTHER WORDS FROM similar

sim·i·lar·ly, adverbnon·sim·i·lar, adjectivenon·sim·i·lar·ly, adverbqua·si-sim·i·lar, adjective

qua·si-sim·i·lar·ly, adverbself-sim·i·lar, adjectiveun·sim·i·lar, adjectiveun·sim·i·lar·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for similar

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Hopefully not overly close, but we talk about it in the episode how similar it is.
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Rates are thought to be similar in developed countries around the world.
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My dad was a sailor, and all through my childhood he was away half of the time at sea, and to an extent I have a similar job.
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Nothing but the truth has dictated these reminiscences, from which I have undoubtedly omitted many things of similar importance.
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We could give many instances of a similar kind, did our limits permit.
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We know of no similar articles in historic times in Baja California, nor to the north in southern California.
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Some thirty others of the National party followed his example of defiance with a similar result.
The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, February, 1886.|Various
He was accustomed to tent life and camping out, and helped us much in similar experiences.
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British Dictionary definitions for similar

similar

/ (ˈsɪmɪlə) /

adjective

showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical

geometry (of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratioCompare congruent (def. 2)

maths (of two classes) equinumerous

Derived forms of similar

similarity (ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ), nounsimilarly, adverb

Word Origin for similar

C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis

usage for similar

As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France)

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