similar (Meaning)
similar (a)
marked by correspondence or resemblance
having the same or similar characteristics
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
similar (s)
(of words) expressing closely related meanings
capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
similar (a.)
Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.
Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.
Homogenous; uniform.
similar (n.)
That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of similar
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- equal
- conforming
- redundant
- allied
- close
- on the order of
- homogeneous
- connate
- consonant
- kindred
- proportionate
- ditto
- coextensive
- coincident
- kin
- congeneric
- fungible
- interchangeable
- tantamount
- commensurate
- uniform
- substitutable
- connatural
- unvarying
- homogenous
- approaching
- approximating
- relatable
- duplicate
- indistinguishable
- me-too
- suchlike
- consistent
- entire
- virtual
- congenerous
- congenial
- conformable
Antonyms:
similar Sentence Examples
- The two paintings were remarkably similar in style and subject matter.
- The twins shared a striking similarity in both appearance and personality.
- Despite their different backgrounds, the two young women shared similar aspirations.
- The new software has several features similar to the previous version.
- The two companies have developed similar strategies for growth.
- The two ecosystems exhibit similar biodiversity patterns.
- The experiments produced similar results, confirming our hypothesis.
- The two speeches shared similar themes and rhetoric.
- The two countries have similar political systems, although there are some differences.
- The two friends had similar senses of humor and enjoyed spending time together.
FAQs About the word similar
marked by correspondence or resemblance, having the same or similar characteristics, resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics;
comparable, such, analogous, like, alike, resembling, twin, synonymous, identical, equivalent
different, diverse, unlike, diverse, dissimilar, various, various, unlike,different, dissimilar
The two paintings were remarkably similar in style and subject matter.
The twins shared a striking similarity in both appearance and personality.
Despite their different backgrounds, the two young women shared similar aspirations.
The new software has several features similar to the previous version.
