Meaning of similar in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪm(ə)lər/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    similar

    Definitions

    1. (of words) expressing closely related meanings

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  2. 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else

    Examples

    • « interchangeable parts »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    similar

    Etymology

    late 16th century (also as a term in anatomy meaning ‘homogeneous’): from French similaire or medieval Latin similaris, from Latin similis‘like’

    Definitions

    1. marked by correspondence or resemblance

    Examples

    • « similar food at similar prices »
    • « problems similar to mine »
    • « they wore similar coats »

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  4. 2. having the same or similar characteristics

    Examples

    • « all politicians are alike »
    • « they looked utterly alike »
    • « friends are generaly alike in background and taste »

    Antonyms

  5. 3. resembling or similar

    Examples

    • « having the same or some of the same characteristics »
    • « often used in combination »
    • « suits of like design »
    • « a limited circle of like minds »
    • « members of the cat family have like dispositions »
    • « as like as two peas in a pod »
    • « doglike d »

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  • « We have no right to assume that any physical laws exist, or if they have existed up until now, that they will continue to exist in a similar manner in the future. »
    Max Planck
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    Jon Crosby
  • « I have two dream roles: One would be a biopic of someone I admire and respect and the other one would be some sort of action drama film similar to a 'Bourne Identity.' I just really want to do an intelligent action drama film. »
    Michael Ealy
  • « All cities do face similar, significant trends in the future... most importantly global warming and climate change. »
    Cate Blanchett

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