similar

Similar is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪmələ/, SAMPA: /"sIm@l@/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪməlɚ/, SAMPA: /"sIm@l@`/

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Adjective

Positive similar

Comparative more similar

Superlative most similar

1. If two things are similar, they are almost the same, or the same in many, but not all, ways.
   • Synonym: alike
   • Antonym: different

   Canadian English is similar to American English, but there are some small differences in pronunciation, and spelling.

   My sister and I have very similar ideas.

2. (mathematics) If two shapes are similar, they have the same shape, but might be different sizes.

   These two triangles are similar because they have the same angles, but they are not congruent because one is bigger than the other.