A2 adjective Neutral #444 más común

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.

Ejemplos

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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!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
similarity
Adverbio
similarly
Adjetivo
similar
Relacionado
similitude
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: similar

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
similarity
Adverbio
similarly
Adjetivo
similar
Relacionado
similitude

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

something similar

something similar

in a similar vein

in a similar vein

similar in appearance

similar in appearance

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: similar

Frases relacionadas

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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