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.
Exemplos
3 de 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!
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: similar
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
something similar
something similar
in a similar vein
in a similar vein
similar in appearance
similar in appearance
Frequentemente confundido com
'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).
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often mistakenly say 'similar with' or 'similar than' instead of the correct 'similar to'.
Dica de memorização
Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'similis', which means 'like' or 'resembling'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: similar
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