Similar
ˈsɪmɪlər
Definitions
Having a resemblance to something else; alike but not the same.
ˈsɪmɪlər
Resembling something else.
Her car is similar to mine, same model.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friend both have dogs. If your dogs look alike, we could say they're similar! It means they share some things in common, like color or size.
👶 For kids: When two things look or act almost the same!
More Examples
The two sisters have similar personalities.
How It's Used
"The two paintings are similar in style."
"Similar triangles have proportional sides."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
similar to
Resembling or having a likeness to something.
"My new phone is similar to the one I had before."
From Latin *similis* meaning 'like, resembling'.
The word 'similar' has been used since the late 16th century, evolving from Latin.
Memory tip
Think of the SIM card in your phone. It's SIMilar to other SIM cards, but they are not exactly the same.
Word Origin
"like, resembling"