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similarly

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsɪməɫɝɫi// UK //sˈɪmɪləli// sim·i·lar·ly General-service

adv. in a way that is almost the same as something else. You use this to show that two things share the same qualities or happen in the same way.

adv. in a like or corresponding manner; used to indicate that a subsequent statement shares characteristics with a preceding one.


SIMPLE

The first book was great, and the second one is similarly exciting.

CONTEXTUAL

The first experiment yielded positive results, and similarly, the second trial showed significant improvement in patient health.

COMPLEX

While the urban centers saw a rapid increase in property values, the surrounding suburbs reacted similarly as investors sought more affordable alternatives within commuting distance.

Synonyms
Origin

From similar + -ly.

Usage

When used as a conjunctive adverb to link two independent clauses, it is typically followed by a comma.

Pitfall

The two cars are similarly.The two cars are similar.Learners often use the adverb 'similarly' where the adjective 'similar' is required after a linking verb like 'be'.

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