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SIM-uh-l-uh/ˈsɪmələ/

Similar means almost the same, but not exact. Similar to + noun. The same as is exact. Similarity is the noun. Alike is an adjective after the noun: they look alike. Similar sits before the noun: similar ideas.

Meaning

Almost the same, but not exactly.

Examples

• “The two words have similar meanings.”
• “The two stories are similar.”
• “This word is similar to “big.””

Good to know

similar to. exact: the same as. they look alike.

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