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

At two months old, both normal mice and those lacking CSE performed similarly, locating the shelter within three minutes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Morgan analyst Brian Essex was similarly optimistic about the collaboration, saying in a note that it would help accelerate the development of security platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The solo vocal writing is similarly evocative, its mix of styles making each character distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Artist Lauren Halsey recently opened a large-scale sculpture park in South Los Angeles that similarly weaves together art, public space and community programming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Inward light, understanding and joy, similarly, function as if they were testimony: to Parsons, it is as if they speak to the truth of our beliefs.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton