similar Antonyms

Meaning of similar

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

similar (a.)

Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.

Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.

Homogenous; uniform.

Webster

similar (n.)

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

similar Sentence Examples

  1. The two paintings were remarkably similar in style and subject matter.
  2. The twins shared a striking similarity in both appearance and personality.
  3. Despite their different backgrounds, the two young women shared similar aspirations.
  4. The new software has several features similar to the previous version.
  5. The two companies have developed similar strategies for growth.
  6. The two ecosystems exhibit similar biodiversity patterns.
  7. The experiments produced similar results, confirming our hypothesis.
  8. The two speeches shared similar themes and rhetoric.
  9. The two countries have similar political systems, although there are some differences.
  10. 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, analogous, like, alike, such, identical, related,parallel, matching, resembling

unlike, dissimilar, various,different, different, diverse, diverse, unlike, dissimilar, various

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.