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Antonyms for similar

Grammar : Adj
Spell : sim-uh-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm ə lər


Definition of similar

Origin :
  • "having characteristics in common," 1610s (earlier similary, 1560s), from French similaire, from a Medieval Latin extended form of Latin similis "like, resembling," from Old Latin semol "together," from PIE root *sem- (1) "one, as one, together with" (see same). The noun meaning "that which is similar" is from 1650s. Related: Similarly.
  • adj very much alike
Example sentences :
  • There are other similar passages which I need not now quote.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • But there is no need to dwell further on these and similar conjectures.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • Nevertheless all of them are similar and have a mild, sweet flavor.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • (in similar vein most of the soliloquies of the name part), Her.
  • Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
  • Their preparation for cooking is similar to that of oysters.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Similar disasters have always been epochs in the chronology of Boston.
  • Extract from : « Old News » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • The village of Zagai stands in a similar situation to that of Domodoloh.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Their cries, their movements, and their natures are similar.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The rudder may also be curved or warped in similar manner by lever action.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • In the matter of rhinoceros and similar dangers, they simply took a chance.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

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