similar
word
/ˈsɪməɫɝ/
SI-muh-lur
/sˈɪmɪlɐ/
SI-mi-luh
Definition
If two or more things are similar, they are alike in some ways but not exactly the same. It is used to compare people, things, ideas, situations, or experiences.
Usage & Nuances
Common pattern: 'similar to', not usually 'similar with'. 'Similar' means 'almost the same' in some features, while 'same' means exactly identical. Very common in formal and everyday English.
Spanish: similar - parecidoPortuguese (BR): semelhante - parecidoPortuguese (PT): semelhante - parecidoChinese (Simplified): 相似的 - 类似的Chinese (Traditional): 相似的 - 類似的Hindi: मिलता-जुलता - समानArabic: مشابه - مماثلBengali: একইরকম - সাদৃশRussian: похожий - схожийJapanese: 似ているVietnamese: tương tựKorean: 비슷한Turkish: benzerUrdu: مشابہ - ملتا جلتاIndonesian: mirip - serupa
Example Sentences
My bag is similar to yours.
basic
The two houses look similar.
basic
We have similar ideas about school.
basic
Her new job is similar to the one she had before, but the hours are better.
natural
That sounds similar to what happened to me last year.
natural
The apps are different, but they’re similar enough that most people won’t notice.
natural