Definition of similar in English:

similar

adjectiveˈsɪmɪləˈsɪm(ə)lər

1Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
相似的；类似的；相像的
a soft cheese similar to Brie
类似布里干酪的软奶酪。
northern India and similar areas
印度北部及类似地区。
Example sentencesExamples
- You can also get more information by comparing figures for similar companies.
- His language was very similar to the language of Slavs living around the town.
- Spawning takes place between October and December, and is very similar to that of the brown trout.
- Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century.
- For example, both wings of a bird must be very similar in size and shape if it is to be able to fly satisfactorily.
- Other countries in East and Central Africa had similar policies to different degrees.
- This wide sweeping course is one of the newest on the circuit, and is very similar to Las Vegas and Michigan.
- After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten you.
- In a similar way, the size and shape of the bowl will enhance or detract from its bouquet.
- I think we can expect to hear words very similar to those when the defence sums up its case.
- The aim was to sample the planet surface for signs of lifeforms similar to those that could survive on earth.
- They were thrilled to find rough red tiles similar to those used by the Romans.
- In a recent study of this mutant, results very similar to those of Smith et al. were obtained.
- And the government will also aim to save a similar figure over the previous two years.
- This is because when it's canned, these fats are reduced to levels similar to white fish.
- Obviously, this was a sterner test but the essence of golf required was very similar to those courses.
- The breadth of this vision is clearest in a sequence very similar to the suicide scene.
- A beautifully decorated lyre from Ur depicts similar figures in lapis lazuli and shell.
- You will note that this list is very similar to the likely 18 centres that Turkey would need to win.
- The situation in Denmark is very similar to that in Spain, but again, only time will reveal all.
Synonyms
alike, (much) the same, indistinguishable, close, near, almost identical, homogeneous, interchangeable
kindred, akin, related
informal much of a muchness
comparable, like, corresponding, homogeneous, parallel, equivalent, analogous, matching
like, much the same as, comparable to, close to, near (to), in the nature of
1. 1.1Geometry (of geometrical figures) having the same shape, with the same angles and proportions, though of different sizes.
  〔几何〕（几何图形）相似的
  Example sentencesExamples
  When the ratio is 1 then the similar triangles become congruent triangles (same shape and size).

nounˈsɪmɪləˈsɪm(ə)lər

1archaic A person or thing similar to another.
〈主古〉相似之人（或物）
he was one of those whose similar you never meet
Example sentencesExamples
- In other words, if a normal person would say two images are essentially the same, they are "similars."
2usually similarsA substance that produces effects resembling the symptoms of particular diseases (the basis of homeopathic treatment)
顺势药物（指疗效与某些疾病症状相似的药物，为顺势疗法的基础）
the principle of treatment by similars
用顺势药物进行治疗的原理。
Example sentencesExamples
- Different from herbal remedies, Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation created according to the ‘law of similars,’ which basically states that like will cure like.
- The law of similars describes how a homeopathic drug is chosen based on its ability, in gross crude form, to produce the symptoms similar to that of a specific disease.
- Yet despite having demonstrated that the law of similars has not generally been applied to the use of mild herbal substances, one question still remains.

Usage

The standard construction for similar is with to, as in I've had problems similar to yours. However, in British English, the construction similar as is sometimes used instead, as in I've had similar problems as yourself. This is not accepted as correct in standard English

Origin

Late 16th century (also as a term in anatomy meaning 'homogeneous'): from French similaire or medieval Latin similaris, from Latin similis 'like'.

This was also originally a term in anatomy meaning ‘homogeneous’. It comes from Latin similis ‘like’. The literary device simile for drawing comparisons (Late Middle English) is from the same source; as are simulate (mid 17th century), resemble (Middle English), and semblance (Middle English).

Rhymes

verisimilar

Definition of similar in US English:

similar

adjectiveˈsɪm(ə)lərˈsim(ə)lər

1Resembling without being identical.
a soft cheese similar to Brie
类似布里干酪的软奶酪。
northern India and similar areas
印度北部及类似地区。
Example sentencesExamples
- This wide sweeping course is one of the newest on the circuit, and is very similar to Las Vegas and Michigan.
- Spawning takes place between October and December, and is very similar to that of the brown trout.
- And the government will also aim to save a similar figure over the previous two years.
- Obviously, this was a sterner test but the essence of golf required was very similar to those courses.
- In a recent study of this mutant, results very similar to those of Smith et al. were obtained.
- Other countries in East and Central Africa had similar policies to different degrees.
- For example, both wings of a bird must be very similar in size and shape if it is to be able to fly satisfactorily.
- The breadth of this vision is clearest in a sequence very similar to the suicide scene.
- I think we can expect to hear words very similar to those when the defence sums up its case.
- The situation in Denmark is very similar to that in Spain, but again, only time will reveal all.
- The aim was to sample the planet surface for signs of lifeforms similar to those that could survive on earth.
- Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century.
- His language was very similar to the language of Slavs living around the town.
- After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten you.
- This is because when it's canned, these fats are reduced to levels similar to white fish.
- They were thrilled to find rough red tiles similar to those used by the Romans.
- In a similar way, the size and shape of the bowl will enhance or detract from its bouquet.
- A beautifully decorated lyre from Ur depicts similar figures in lapis lazuli and shell.
- You will note that this list is very similar to the likely 18 centres that Turkey would need to win.
- You can also get more information by comparing figures for similar companies.
Synonyms
alike, the same, much the same, indistinguishable, close, near, almost identical, homogeneous, interchangeable
comparable, like, corresponding, homogeneous, parallel, equivalent, analogous, matching
like, much the same as, comparable to, close to, near, near to, in the nature of
1. 1.1Geometry (of geometric figures) having the same shape, with the same angles and proportions, though not necessarily of the same size.
  〔几何〕（几何图形）相似的
  Example sentencesExamples
  When the ratio is 1 then the similar triangles become congruent triangles (same shape and size).

nounˈsɪm(ə)lərˈsim(ə)lər

1archaic A person or thing similar to another.
〈主古〉相似之人（或物）
Example sentencesExamples
- In other words, if a normal person would say two images are essentially the same, they are "similars."
2usually similarsA substance that produces effects resembling the symptoms of particular diseases (the basis of homeopathic treatment)
顺势药物（指疗效与某些疾病症状相似的药物，为顺势疗法的基础）
the principle of treatment by similars
用顺势药物进行治疗的原理。
Example sentencesExamples
- Yet despite having demonstrated that the law of similars has not generally been applied to the use of mild herbal substances, one question still remains.
- The law of similars describes how a homeopathic drug is chosen based on its ability, in gross crude form, to produce the symptoms similar to that of a specific disease.
- Different from herbal remedies, Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation created according to the ‘law of similars,’ which basically states that like will cure like.

Origin

Late 16th century (also as a term in anatomy meaning ‘homogeneous’): from French similaire or medieval Latin similaris, from Latin similis ‘like’.

词汇	similar
释义	Definition of similar in English: similar adjectiveˈsɪmɪləˈsɪm(ə)lər 1Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical. 相似的；类似的；相像的 a soft cheese similar to Brie 类似布里干酪的软奶酪。 northern India and similar areas 印度北部及类似地区。 Example sentencesExamples You can also get more information by comparing figures for similar companies. His language was very similar to the language of Slavs living around the town. Spawning takes place between October and December, and is very similar to that of the brown trout. Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century. For example, both wings of a bird must be very similar in size and shape if it is to be able to fly satisfactorily. Other countries in East and Central Africa had similar policies to different degrees. This wide sweeping course is one of the newest on the circuit, and is very similar to Las Vegas and Michigan. After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten you. In a similar way, the size and shape of the bowl will enhance or detract from its bouquet. I think we can expect to hear words very similar to those when the defence sums up its case. The aim was to sample the planet surface for signs of lifeforms similar to those that could survive on earth. They were thrilled to find rough red tiles similar to those used by the Romans. In a recent study of this mutant, results very similar to those of Smith et al. were obtained. And the government will also aim to save a similar figure over the previous two years. This is because when it's canned, these fats are reduced to levels similar to white fish. Obviously, this was a sterner test but the essence of golf required was very similar to those courses. The breadth of this vision is clearest in a sequence very similar to the suicide scene. A beautifully decorated lyre from Ur depicts similar figures in lapis lazuli and shell. You will note that this list is very similar to the likely 18 centres that Turkey would need to win. The situation in Denmark is very similar to that in Spain, but again, only time will reveal all. Synonyms alike, (much) the same, indistinguishable, close, near, almost identical, homogeneous, interchangeable kindred, akin, related informal much of a muchness comparable, like, corresponding, homogeneous, parallel, equivalent, analogous, matching like, much the same as, comparable to, close to, near (to), in the nature of 1.1Geometry (of geometrical figures) having the same shape, with the same angles and proportions, though of different sizes. 〔几何〕（几何图形）相似的 Example sentencesExamples When the ratio is 1 then the similar triangles become congruent triangles (same shape and size). nounˈsɪmɪləˈsɪm(ə)lər 1archaic A person or thing similar to another. 〈主古〉相似之人（或物） he was one of those whose similar you never meet Example sentencesExamples In other words, if a normal person would say two images are essentially the same, they are "similars." 2usually similarsA substance that produces effects resembling the symptoms of particular diseases (the basis of homeopathic treatment) 顺势药物（指疗效与某些疾病症状相似的药物，为顺势疗法的基础） the principle of treatment by similars 用顺势药物进行治疗的原理。 Example sentencesExamples Different from herbal remedies, Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation created according to the ‘law of similars,’ which basically states that like will cure like. The law of similars describes how a homeopathic drug is chosen based on its ability, in gross crude form, to produce the symptoms similar to that of a specific disease. Yet despite having demonstrated that the law of similars has not generally been applied to the use of mild herbal substances, one question still remains. Usage The standard construction for similar is with to, as in I've had problems similar to yours. However, in British English, the construction similar as is sometimes used instead, as in I've had similar problems as yourself. This is not accepted as correct in standard English Origin Late 16th century (also as a term in anatomy meaning 'homogeneous'): from French similaire or medieval Latin similaris, from Latin similis 'like'. This was also originally a term in anatomy meaning ‘homogeneous’. It comes from Latin similis ‘like’. The literary device simile for drawing comparisons (Late Middle English) is from the same source; as are simulate (mid 17th century), resemble (Middle English), and semblance (Middle English). Rhymes verisimilar Definition of similar in US English: similar adjectiveˈsɪm(ə)lərˈsim(ə)lər 1Resembling without being identical. a soft cheese similar to Brie 类似布里干酪的软奶酪。 northern India and similar areas 印度北部及类似地区。 Example sentencesExamples This wide sweeping course is one of the newest on the circuit, and is very similar to Las Vegas and Michigan. Spawning takes place between October and December, and is very similar to that of the brown trout. And the government will also aim to save a similar figure over the previous two years. Obviously, this was a sterner test but the essence of golf required was very similar to those courses. In a recent study of this mutant, results very similar to those of Smith et al. were obtained. Other countries in East and Central Africa had similar policies to different degrees. For example, both wings of a bird must be very similar in size and shape if it is to be able to fly satisfactorily. The breadth of this vision is clearest in a sequence very similar to the suicide scene. I think we can expect to hear words very similar to those when the defence sums up its case. The situation in Denmark is very similar to that in Spain, but again, only time will reveal all. The aim was to sample the planet surface for signs of lifeforms similar to those that could survive on earth. Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century. His language was very similar to the language of Slavs living around the town. After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten you. This is because when it's canned, these fats are reduced to levels similar to white fish. They were thrilled to find rough red tiles similar to those used by the Romans. In a similar way, the size and shape of the bowl will enhance or detract from its bouquet. A beautifully decorated lyre from Ur depicts similar figures in lapis lazuli and shell. You will note that this list is very similar to the likely 18 centres that Turkey would need to win. You can also get more information by comparing figures for similar companies. Synonyms alike, the same, much the same, indistinguishable, close, near, almost identical, homogeneous, interchangeable comparable, like, corresponding, homogeneous, parallel, equivalent, analogous, matching like, much the same as, comparable to, close to, near, near to, in the nature of 1.1Geometry (of geometric figures) having the same shape, with the same angles and proportions, though not necessarily of the same size. 〔几何〕（几何图形）相似的 Example sentencesExamples When the ratio is 1 then the similar triangles become congruent triangles (same shape and size). nounˈsɪm(ə)lərˈsim(ə)lər 1archaic A person or thing similar to another. 〈主古〉相似之人（或物） Example sentencesExamples In other words, if a normal person would say two images are essentially the same, they are "similars." 2usually similarsA substance that produces effects resembling the symptoms of particular diseases (the basis of homeopathic treatment) 顺势药物（指疗效与某些疾病症状相似的药物，为顺势疗法的基础） the principle of treatment by similars 用顺势药物进行治疗的原理。 Example sentencesExamples Yet despite having demonstrated that the law of similars has not generally been applied to the use of mild herbal substances, one question still remains. The law of similars describes how a homeopathic drug is chosen based on its ability, in gross crude form, to produce the symptoms similar to that of a specific disease. Different from herbal remedies, Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation created according to the ‘law of similars,’ which basically states that like will cure like. Origin Late 16th century (also as a term in anatomy meaning ‘homogeneous’): from French similaire or medieval Latin similaris, from Latin similis ‘like’.
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