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- [sim-uh-ler]
- /ˈsɪm ə lər/
- /ˈsɪmələ(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sim-uh-ler]
- /ˈsɪm ə lər/
Definitions of similar word
- adjective similar having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses. 1
- adjective similar Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles. 1
- adjective similar Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation. 1
- adjective similar almost the same 1
- adjective similar If one thing is similar to another, or if two things are similar, they have features that are the same. 0
- adjective similar showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical 0
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Origin of similar
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; earlier similary < French similaire or Medieval Latin similāris, equivalent to Latin simil(is) like, similar (akin to simul together; cf. simplex) + -āris -ar1
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Parts of speech for Similar
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conjunction
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similar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
similar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for similar
adj similar
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
- complementary — Complementary things are different from each other but make a good combination.
- related — associated; connected.
- akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
Antonyms for similar
adj similar
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- unrelated — associated; connected.
- alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
- disconnected — disjointed; broken.
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