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    similar
    /ˈsɪm(ɪ)lə/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a person or thing similar to another: archaic "he was one of those whose similar you never meet"
    • 2. a substance that produces effects resembling the symptoms of particular diseases (the basis of homeopathic treatment): "the principle of treatment by similars"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSIMILAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə r/ us / ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ / Add to word list. B1. looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same: My father and I have similar views on politics. I bought some new shoes which are very similar to a pair I had before. Paul is very similar in appearance to his brother. Synonym. alike. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › similarSimilar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SIMILAR is having characteristics in common : strictly comparable. How to use similar in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Similar.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySIMILAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    looking or being almost the same, although not exactly: They both went to Ivy League schools and have similar backgrounds. He used similar tactics to win the last election. similarly. adverb us / ˈsɪm·ə·lər·li / The disease affects both sexes similarly.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSIMILAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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 (sense 2) 3. mathematics. (of two classes) equinumerous.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsimilar adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    /ˈsɪmələr/ like somebody/something but not exactly the same. We have very similar interests. The experiment was repeated, with similar results. I came across a similar situation last year. The brothers look very similar. The three portraits are remarkably similar.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › similarSimilar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Similar things are alike. If you and your best friend both like walking, mystery novels, and chocolate, and you both dislike jogging, science fiction, and Brussels sprouts, the two of you have similar tastes.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › similarSIMILAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Similar definition: having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way. See examples of SIMILAR used in a sentence.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › similarSimilar - definition of similar by The Free Dictionary

    1. having a likeness or resemblance, esp. in a general way; having qualities in common: two similar houses. 2. (of geometric figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSIMILAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    SIMILAR definition: Something which is similar to something else has many things the same, although it is not exactly…. Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSIMILAR - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "SIMILAR" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.