What does similar mean?
Definitions for similar
ˈsɪm ə lərsim·i·lar
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word similar.
Princeton's WordNet
similar(adj)
marked by correspondence or resemblance
"similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats"
alike(p), similar, like(adj)
having the same or similar characteristics
"all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
like, similar(adj)
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
"suits of like design"; "a limited circle of like minds"; "members of the cat family have like dispositions"; "as like as two peas in a pod"; "doglike devotion"; "a dreamlike quality"
similar(adj)
(of words) expressing closely related meanings
exchangeable, interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised(adj)
capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
"interchangeable electric outlets" "interchangeable parts"
Wiktionary
similar(Noun)
A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease
Etymology: From similaire, from *, extended from similis; akin to simul.
similar(Adjective)
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
Etymology: From similaire, from *, extended from similis; akin to simul.
similar(Adjective)
Of geometrical figures including triangles, squares, ellipses, arcs and more complex figures, having the same shape but possibly different size, rotational orientation, and position; in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional; such that one can be had from the other using a sequence of operations of rotation, translation and scaling.
Etymology: From similaire, from *, extended from similis; akin to simul.
Webster Dictionary
Similar(adj)
exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like
Etymology: [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See Same, a., and cf. Simulate.]
Similar(adj)
nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness
Etymology: [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See Same, a., and cf. Simulate.]
Similar(adj)
homogenous; uniform
Etymology: [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See Same, a., and cf. Simulate.]
Similar(noun)
that which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc
Etymology: [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See Same, a., and cf. Simulate.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Similar
sim′i-lar, adj. like: resembling: uniform: (geom.) exactly corresponding in shape, without regard to size.—n. Similar′ity.—adv. Sim′ilarly.—n. Simil′itude, the state of being similar or like: resemblance: comparison: simile: (B.) a parable.—adj. Similitū′dinary. [Fr.,—L. similis, like.]
Editors Contribution
similar
A feeling, quality or element of equal amount, value, type or number.
The couple have similar goals and aspirations they choose for their marriage.
Submitted by MaryC on February 3, 2020
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'similar' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #487
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'similar' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1077
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'similar' in Adjectives Frequency: #55
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of similar in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of similar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of similar in a Sentence
Some actors seek parts similar to their personalities. But, I prefer undergoing a metamorphosis that depends on the role .
There’s a whole other conversation about ethnic beauty and a similar discussion about what makes a male attractive, so we wanted to avoid those confounding variables.
These orders often are announced during these state visits, similar announcements occur when there is a United States state visit.
The ability for us to address this exists, i think that we can weather this just as we have weathered other similar events in the past.
What happens if the next data report that comes out is unchanged or stronger than the previous one, then talk of another hike gets louder, the Fed historically starts something and they continue on with The Fed as long as the situation stays largely similar. If you start raising rates after such a long period of zero-bound rates, it is a different regime.
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Translations for similar
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- مماثلArabic
- подобенBulgarian
- similarCatalan, Valencian
- podobnýCzech
- lignendeDanish
- vergleichbar, ähnlichGerman
- όμοιος, παρόμοιοςGreek
- similaEsperanto
- semejante, similar, parecidoSpanish
- samanlainenFinnish
- álíkur, líkur, átøkur, líknandiFaroese
- semblable, similaireFrench
- coltachScottish Gaelic
- समानHindi
- hasonlóHungarian
- նմանArmenian
- serupaIndonesian
- similaIdo
- einshyrndur, einslagaður, einslagaIcelandic
- simileItalian
- 似ているJapanese
- 비슷한Korean
- similisLatin
- ähnlechLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- oropapaMāori
- liknende, lignendeNorwegian
- gelijkendDutch
- liknandeNorwegian Nynorsk
- podobnyPolish
- similar, semelhante, parecidoPortuguese
- similar, asemănătorRomanian
- похожий, подобныйRussian
- slȉčan, sùkladanSerbo-Croatian
- podóbenSlovene
- liknande, likSwedish
- linganaSwahili
- เหมือนกันThai
- benzerTurkish
- سمانUrdu
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