similarly
- 01 B1 Intermediate
in a way that is like something else.
in a similar manner or style; performing an action that corresponds to a previous one.
Simple“The first car was very expensive, and the second one was similarly priced.”
In context“The younger brother was similarly gifted in mathematics, though he chose to pursue a career in the arts instead of engineering.”
Usageoften used to modify a verb or adjective to show a shared quality.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
used to start a sentence that adds a similar point to what you just said.
used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a statement that connects to a previous point through a shared characteristic.
Simple“High sugar intake can lead to weight gain. Similarly, too much salt can cause health problems.”
In context“The study found that regular exercise improved cognitive function in seniors; similarly, social engagement was shown to reduce the risk of memory loss.”
Usagetypically placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
Synonymslikewisein the same veinAntonymsconverselycontrastingly
Usage assign similarly · similarly affect · similarly allow
From similar + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.