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similar

adj.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈsɪməɫɝ// UK //sˈɪmɪlɐ// sim·i·lar Academic General-service

adj. looking or being almost the same as something else, but not exactly the same.

adj. having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity without being identical. In a mathematical context, it describes figures that have the same shape but differ in size.


SIMPLE

My brother and I have similar interests in music.

CONTEXTUAL

The two houses look very similar from the outside, but their interior layouts are completely different.

COMPLEX

While the two legal cases appear similar on the surface, a closer examination of the evidence reveals distinct differences in the defendants' motives.

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Origin

From French similaire, from Medieval Latin similaris, extended from Latin similis (“like”); akin to simul (“together”).

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'to' when making a comparison.

Pitfall

Your phone is similar with mine.Your phone is similar to mine.The adjective 'similar' takes the preposition 'to', not 'with'.

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