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similar

[ sim-uh-ler ]

adjective

  1. having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way:

    two similar houses.

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  2. Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal:

    similar triangles.

  3. Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation.


similar

/ ˈsɪmɪlə; ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical
  2. geometry (of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratio Compare congruent
  3. maths (of two classes) equinumerous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones ); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France )
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Derived Forms

  • similarity, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ··· adverb
  • ԴDz··· adjective
  • ܲ·-·· adjective
  • -·· adjective
  • ܲ··· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of similar1

First recorded in 1605–15; earlier similary, from French similaire or directly from Medieval Latin , equivalent to Latin simili(s) “like, similar” (akin to simul “tDzٳ”; simplex ) + - -ar 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of similar1

C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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A similar investigation into Harvard was announced last week.

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But Orrick, who was nominated by President Obama, said this was essentially what government lawyers argued during Trump’s first term when the Republican issued a similar order.

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Cardinals wear similar clothes, but they can be distinguished by their more ornate damask pattern mitres, which look cream rather than white.

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Private buyers or public entities such as Los Angeles County have picked up some downtown office towers at “huge discounts” compared with what it would cost to erect similar new buildings, Zanetos said.

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