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Meaning of similar
The primary meaning of the word "similar" is having a resemblance or likeness, especially in a general or overall sense, but not exactly the same.
Etymology of similar
The word "similar" originates from the Latin "similis," meaning "like" or "resemblance"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe things that have a likeness or resemblance, but are not exactly the same
Synonyms
analogous
alike
comparable
akin
equivalent
identical
like
matching
parallel
corresponding
uniform
consistent
congruent
duplicate
identical
indistinguishable
interchangeable
kindred
lookalike
matching
parallel
replica
similar
tantamount
twin
uniform
analogous
comparable
congruous
corresponding
identical
indistinguishable
kindred
like
parallel
replica
similar
synonymous
uniform
Definitions
- Having a resemblance or likeness, especially in a general or overall sense, but not exactly the same
- Closely corresponding or matching, but not necessarily identical
- Having characteristics or features in common
Usage Examples
- The two companies have similar business models, but differ in their approach to marketing
- The similar colors of the two fabrics made it difficult to tell them apart
- The similar sounds of the two languages made it easier for me to learn the second one
Antonyms
dissimilar
different
distinct
unlike
disparate
unrelated
contradictory
opposite
contrasting
conflicting
inconsistent
incompatible
divergent
disparate
unequal
uneven
unlike
unique
anomalous
contradictory
discordant
disparate
divergent
heterogeneous
incongruous
inconsistent
inharmonious
disparate
unlike
dissimilar
distinct
separate
unequal