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 similar similar /ˈsɪməlɝ/

adjective

  1. () Marked by correspondence or resemblance  ( similar )
    marked by correspondence or resemblance
     Similar food at similar prices
    similar food at similar prices
     Problems similar to mine
    problems similar to mine
     They wore similar coats
    they wore similar coats
  2. () Having the same or similar characteristics  ( like , alike , similar )
    having the same or similar characteristics
     All politicians are alike
    all politicians are alike
     They looked utterly alike
    they looked utterly alike
     Friends are generally alike in background and taste
    friends are generally alike in background and taste
  3. Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination  ( similar , like )
    resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
     Suits of like design
    suits of like design
     A limited circle of like minds
    a limited circle of like minds
     Members of the cat family have like dispositions
    members of the cat family have like dispositions
     As like as two peas in a pod
    as like as two peas in a pod
     Doglike devotion
    doglike devotion
     A dreamlike quality
    a dreamlike quality
  4. Capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability  ( exchangeable , interchangeable , similar , standardised [British] , standardized )
    capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
     Interchangeable electric outlets
    interchangeable electric outlets
     Interchangeable parts
    interchangeable parts
  5. (of words) expressing closely related meanings  ( similar )
    (of words) expressing closely related meanings