similar
adjective /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/
/-ə.lɚ/ Definition
B1 looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same: My father and I have similar views on politics. I bought some new shoes which are very similar to a pair I had before. Paul is very similar in appearance to his brother.Similar and the sameDescribing people with the same qualities
(Definition of similar adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- Being and appearing different
- Being or appearing similar or the same
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- Classifying and creating order
- Comparing and contrasting
- Describing people with the same qualities
- Different and difference
- Identifying
- Linking and relating
- Lists and catalogues
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- Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying
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Synonyms and related words:
- -esque suffix
- a level playing field idiom
- affinity noun
- akin adjective
- alike adjective
- alike adverb
- echo noun (SIMILAR DETAIL)
- equivalent noun
- evenly adverb (EQUALLY)
- every inch idiom
- firm adjective (FIXED)
- parity noun
- play sb at their own game idiom
- put/turn the clock back idiom
- repetition noun
- resemblance noun
- respecter noun
- shade noun (DEGREE)
- snap exclamation
- synonymous adjective
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