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- [sim-uh-ler]
- /ˈsɪm ə lər/
- /ˈsɪmələli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sim-uh-ler]
- /ˈsɪm ə lər/
Definitions of similarly word
- adjective similarly having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses. 1
- adjective similarly Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles. 1
- adjective similarly Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation. 1
- adverb similarly You use similarly to say that something is similar to something else. 0
- adverb similarly You use similarly when mentioning a fact or situation that is similar to the one you have just mentioned. 0
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Origin of similarly
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 Similarly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
similarly 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for similarly
adj similarly
- aforementioned — If you refer to the aforementioned person or subject, you mean the person or subject that has already been mentioned.
- carbon-copy — a duplicate of anything written or typed, made by using a photocopier or, formerly, by using carbon paper. Abbreviation: cc. a copy of an email or other electronic document that is sent to one or more people in addition to the primary addressee. Abbreviation: cc.
- duper — a person who is easily deceived or fooled; gull.
- identic — identical.
- lookalike — a person or thing that looks like or closely resembles another; double.
adv similarly
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- analogously — having analogy; corresponding in some particular: A brain and a computer are analogous.
- arm in arm — If two people are walking arm in arm, they are walking together with their arms linked.
- by the skin of one's teeth — by a narrow margin; only just
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
conj similarly
- as — If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
- for instance — a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression.
- in-deed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
adverb similarly
- also — You can use also to give more information about a person or thing, or to add another relevant fact.
- congruently — agreeing; accordant; congruous.
- conjointly — In a conjoint manner; jointly or together.
- connectedly — In a connected way.
- equally — In the same manner.
adjective similarly
- cloner — someone who is involved in cloning
Antonyms for similarly
adv similarly
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
- contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
- conversely — You say conversely to indicate that the situation you are about to describe is the opposite or reverse of the one you have just described.
- in defiance of — a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
adverb similarly
- counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
- differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- disparately — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
- diversely — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
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