analogous

adjective
UK: /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/
US: /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

  1. Similar in some way that allows you to compare them.

    1. The heart and a pump are analogous things that do similar jobs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's growth is analogous to the expansion of early internet businesses and their analogous marketing strategies. [ ] [ ]

  2. Comparable; similar in certain respects, making it possible to draw an analogy.

    1. Her situation is analogous to mine she also lost her job. [ ] [ ]
    2. The development of the city is analogous with the growth of a tree, spreading out over time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

comparable related alike corresponding similar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "analogous" in English means: Similar in some way that allows you to compare them., Comparable; similar in certain respects, making it possible to draw an analogy..

The phonetic transcription of "analogous" is /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ in British English and /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "analogous": comparable, related, alike, corresponding, similar.

Example usage of "analogous": "The heart and a pump are analogous things that do similar jobs.". More examples on the page.