similar
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.
Origin of similar
1synonym study For similar
Other words for similar
1 | like, resembling |
Opposites for similar
Other words from similar
- 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
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How to use similar in a sentence
“I think the types of stories we do are very similar to what happened with hip-hop,” says Jones.
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Rates are thought to be similar in developed countries around the world.
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It, or a similar bacillus, is sometimes found in the sputum of gangrene of the lung.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddA similar state had occurred that 'Karnak night' of a long ten days ago, though he had not understood it then.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodThe collection in the Academy I thought much better, but still far enough behind similar galleries in Rome.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyMany times, in his dreams and in his waking thoughts, he had lived over scenes similar to this.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonThe wedding breakfast very much resembled the similar festivities at which most of us have assisted.
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British Dictionary definitions for similar
/ (ˈsɪmɪlə) /
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 (def. 2)
maths (of two classes) equinumerous
Origin of similar
1usage For similar
Derived forms of similar
- similarity (ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ), noun
- similarly, adverb
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