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SIM-uh-l-uh-lee/ˈsɪmələli/

Similarly means in a similar way, used to compare two facts. Similar is already in the dictionary. Likewise is a close twin; also is everyday. Fees: the retake is £40; similarly, remarks are not free.

Meaning

In a similar way; used to compare two facts.

Examples

• “The retake fee is £40; similarly, remarks are not free.”
• “York cancelled the last bus; similarly, Leeds ran a rail-replacement only.”

Good to know

similarly, + clause (often after a semicolon). Adjective: similar. Close: likewise. Essays / local comparisons. Not “similarily”.

Near in meaning

likewise

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