similar
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.
예시
3 / 5My new phone is similar to my old one.
My new phone is similar to my old one.
The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.
빠른 퀴즈
Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?
정답!
정답은: similar
예시
My new phone is similar to my old one.
everydayMy new phone is similar to my old one.
The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
formalThe findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
informalHey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
Both geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.
academicBoth geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.
The company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.
businessThe company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
something similar
something similar
in a similar vein
in a similar vein
similar in appearance
similar in appearance
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Same' means 100% identical, whereas 'similar' means sharing some features but not all.
'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).
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often mistakenly say 'similar with' or 'similar than' instead of the correct 'similar to'.
암기 팁
Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'similis', which means 'like' or 'resembling'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?
정답!
정답은: similar
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
Describes things that are similar in some way, often used to...
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copyA copy is a duplicate or an exact version of something else,...
twinA twin is one of two children born at the same time to the s...
identicalExactly the same in every detail; being the very same one. I...
parallelTo be similar to or correspond with something in a way that...
관련 단어
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
at
A1A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
but
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
his
A1This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
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