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Definitions

similar

[sim-uh-ler] / ˈsɪm ə lər /
ADJECTIVE
very much alike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
akin analogous comparable complementary identical related
STRONG
like
WEAK
agnate allied coincident coincidental coinciding collateral companion congruent congruous consonant consubstantial correlative corresponding homogeneous in agreement kin kindred matching much the same parallel reciprocal resembling same twin uniform
Antonyms
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alien different disconnected dissimilar unalike unequal unlike unrelated
WEAK
opposite

Example Sentences

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That same month, similar bills were introduced in Indiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Best compared the 2024 investment portfolios that backed those annuities with a snapshot of a similar universe of portfolios in 2007.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A similar situation allegedly happened with another minor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Similar cases are usually grouped together as many will have similar sentences, making it easier for the court to use the time allocated effectively.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Determining when a radioactive isotope will decay—shed those extra neutrons and protons—is similar.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland