Meaning & Definition of Similar in English
English⟶
Similar
/sɪmələr/
adjective
1. Marked by correspondence or resemblance
- "Similar food at similar prices"
- "Problems similar to mine"
- "They wore similar coats"
synonym:
- similar
2. Having the same or similar characteristics
- "All politicians are alike"
- "They looked utterly alike"
- "Friends are generally alike in background and taste"
synonym:
- alike(p),
- similar,
- like
3. Resembling or similar
- 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 devotion"
- "A dreamlike quality"
synonym:
- like,
- similar
4. (of words) expressing closely related meanings
synonym:
- similar
5. Capable of replacing or changing places with something else
- Permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
- "Interchangeable electric outlets" "interchangeable parts"
synonym:
- exchangeable,
- interchangeable,
- similar,
- standardized,
- standardised
Examples of using
Tom was dressed in clothes similar to John's.
Does French have a similar expression?
Do you have a similar proverb in French?