similar

adjective
UK: /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/
US: /ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/

  1. Almost the same.

    1. These two shirts are similar in color. [ ] [ ]
    2. My sister and I have similar tastes in music although she likes pop a little bit more. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having qualities that are not exactly the same but are alike in some ways.

    1. Our cars are similar, but mine is newer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie's plot is similar to a book I read, but the ending is completely different. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

analogous comparable alike akin related
similar adverb

  1. In a way that is almost the same.

    1. The twins dressed similarly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The houses are built similarly, but the interiors are very different from each other. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "similar" in English means: Almost the same., Having qualities that are not exactly the same but are alike in some ways..

The phonetic transcription of "similar" is /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/ in British English and /ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "similar": "These two shirts are similar in color.". More examples on the page.