similarly

[sim-uh-ler-lee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonsimilarly adverb
• quasi-similarly adverb
• unsimilarly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of similarly¹

similar ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said the whales would face similarly substandard treatment as "public entertainment" in the Chinese park, and denied Marineland's request.

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But believe it or not, Philly fans had to endure a similarly disheartening day nearly 42 years ago, according to sports statistician Greg Harvey.

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He is similarly dismissive of traditional tactical terminology.

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Circular money flows similarly connect other AI players.

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While it reads similarly to past statements on loving thy neighbor and concern about keeping families together, the first point this time notably focused on “obeying the law.”

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