A2 adjective Neutral #444 am häufigsten

similar

/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/

Similar describes two or more things that look, act, or are the same in some way, but are not exactly identical. It is used to point out common characteristics between different items or people.

Beispiele

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1

My new phone is similar to my old one.

My new phone is similar to my old one.

2

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

3

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
similarity
Adverb
similarly
Adjektiv
similar
Verwandt
similitude
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Merkhilfe

Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.

Schnelles Quiz

Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: similar

Beispiele

1

My new phone is similar to my old one.

everyday

My new phone is similar to my old one.

2

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

formal

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

3

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

informal

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

4

Both geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.

academic

Both geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.

5

The company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.

business

The company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
similarity
Adverb
similarly
Adjektiv
similar
Verwandt
similitude

Häufige Kollokationen

similar to similar to
very similar very similar
strikingly similar strikingly similar
in a similar way in a similar way
of a similar nature of a similar nature

Häufige Phrasen

something similar

something similar

in a similar vein

in a similar vein

similar in appearance

similar in appearance

Wird oft verwechselt mit

similar vs same

'Same' means 100% identical, whereas 'similar' means sharing some features but not all.

similar vs like

'Like' is often used as a preposition (A is like B), while 'similar' is an adjective usually followed by 'to' (A is similar to B).

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Nutzungshinweise

Always use the preposition 'to' after similar (e.g., 'A is similar to B'). It can also be used as a standalone adjective after a linking verb when referring to two plural subjects.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistakenly say 'similar with' or 'similar than' instead of the correct 'similar to'.

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Merkhilfe

Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'similis', which means 'like' or 'resembling'.

Grammatikmuster

Subject + be + similar + to + object Plural Subject + be + similar similar + noun

Schnelles Quiz

Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: similar

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