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similar
[ sim-uh-ler ]
adjective
- having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way:
two similar houses.
Synonyms: like
Antonyms: different
- 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.
similar
/ ˈsɪmɪlə; ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ /
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 ratio Compare congruent
- maths (of two classes) equinumerous
Usage
Derived Forms
- similarity, noun
- ˈsimilarly, adverb
Other Words From
- sim·i·lar·ly adverb
- non·sim·i·lar adjective
- qua·si-sim·i·lar adjective
- self-sim·i·lar adjective
- un·sim·i·lar adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of similar1
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Example Sentences
Several similar bumper stickers are available online for Tesla drivers who want to show their disapproval.
She projects her own experience into the remounted show to create something that looks similar to Charles’ dark vision but is just different enough to be her own.
These are taxes on imports to the US which are set at a similar rate to taxes other countries put on goods they import from the US.
Temperatures were around 6 to 8 degrees above the March average and similar to what we would expect on a May day.
"I think we are really blunt and honest with each other, we are quite similar in that," said Amorim, ahead of his side's Europa League match against Real Sociedad.
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