Word
similarly
Phoneticssim·i·lar·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɪməɫɝɫi/
UK/sˈɪmɪləli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01in the same way
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in a way that is like something else.
adv. in a similar manner or style; performing an action that corresponds to a previous one.
日本語:同じく※
“The first car was very expensive, and the second one was similarly priced.”
“The younger brother was similarly gifted in mathematics, though he chose to pursue a career in the arts instead of engineering.”
Usage
often used to modify a verb or adjective to show a shared quality.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02linking similar ideas
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adv. used to start a sentence that adds a similar point to what you just said.
adv. used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a statement that connects to a previous point through a shared characteristic.
日本語:同じく※
“High sugar intake can lead to weight gain. Similarly, too much salt can cause health problems.”
“The study found that regular exercise improved cognitive function in seniors; similarly, social engagement was shown to reduce the risk of memory loss.”
Usage
typically placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “similarly” in context.
Verb
01. similarly affect
“The new tax laws will similarly affect small businesses across the country.”
adv + verb
02. similarly allow
“The updated software will similarly allow users to share files instantly.”
adv + verb
03. similarly appear
“The symptoms similarly appear in patients who have not been vaccinated.”
adv + verb
04. similarly apply
“These safety rules similarly apply to all visitors entering the factory.”
adv + verb
05. similarly behave
“Young children often similarly behave when they are tired or hungry.”
adv + verb
06. similarly define
“Both dictionaries similarly define the word as a feeling of great joy.”
adv + verb
07. similarly describe
“Many travelers similarly describe the island as a tropical paradise.”
adv + verb
08. assign similarly
09. similarly associate
10. similarly assume
11. similarly contact
12. similarly contain
Etymology
From similar + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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