similar

Speech parts

1. similar - Noun

2. similar - Adjective

3. similar - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.

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

Homogenous; uniform.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

alike like comparable akin kindred related uniform parallel corresponding identical analogous congruent matching resembling allied
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Antonyms

dissimilar unlike different distinct opposite diverse
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Phrases with the word

in a similar vein in a similar fashion along similar lines similar to of a similar stripe of a similar stamp

Examples

The husband and wife should be similar to the hand and the eye. When the hand hurts, the eyes should be crying. And when the eyes cry, the hand should wipe away the tears. John Chrysostom

Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy magazine. Walter Cronkite

We have no right to assume that any physical laws exist, or if they have existed up to now, that they will continue to exist in a similar manner in the future. Max Planck

Similar to a bee: in their mouths they carry sweet honey, and in their tails poison. Arabic Proverb

Complete idiot who can keep silent, to a wise man is similar. Bengali Proverb

A father doing good things will have a similar son. Basque Proverb

Close letter words and terms

simiesque simiid simiiform similar angles similar appendage similar authority