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similar to
/ˈsɪmələ tuː/
resembling or alike
The new design is similar to the previous one.
The new design resembles or is alike to the previous one.
general
having a resemblance or likeness to something else
Her handwriting is similar to her mother's.
Her handwriting resembles or is alike to her mother's.
The symptoms are similar to those of the flu.
The symptoms resemble or are alike to those of the flu.
Often used to compare two things that share common characteristics.
Collocations
similar toresembling or alikesimilar inhaving a resemblance in a specific aspect
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Comparative Usage
Use 'similar to' when comparing two things that share common traits.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'similar to' with words like 'like' or 'resembling' in the same sentence.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'similaire' (resembling), from Latin 'similis' (like, similar).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in comparisons to highlight shared characteristics between two things.
Word Breakdown
similar
resembling or alike
adjectiveto
preposition indicating comparison
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