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
- 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
Synonyms for similar
- agnate
- akin
- allied
- analogous
- coincident
- coincidental
- coinciding
- collateral
- companion
- comparable
- complementary
- congruent
- congruous
- consonant
- consubstantial
- correlative
- corresponding
- homogeneous
- identical
- in agreement
- kin
- kindred
- like
- matching
- much the same
- parallel
- reciprocal
- related
- resembling
- same
- twin
- uniform
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