Synonyms for similar
ˈsɪm ə lərsim·i·lar

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1. similaradjective

   Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

   Antonyms:
   unlike, different

2. similaradjective

   Synonyms:
   akin, identical, same, twin, alike, comparable

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1. similar

   Alike is a comprehensive word, signifying as applied to two or more objects that some or all qualities of one are the same as those of the other or others; by modifiers alike may be made to express more or less resemblance; as, these houses are somewhat (i. e., partially) alike; or, these houses are exactly (i. e., in all respects) alike. Cotton and wool are alike in this, that they can both be woven into cloth. Substances are homogeneous which are made up of elements of the same kind, or which are the same in structure. Two pieces of iron may be homogeneous in material, while not alike in size or shape. In geometry, two triangles are equal when they can be laid over one another, and fit, line for line and angle for angle; they are equivalent when they simply contain the same amount of space. An identical proposition is one that says the same thing precisely in subject and predicate. Similar refers to close resemblance, which yet leaves room for question or denial of complete likeness or identity. To say "this is the identical man," is to say not merely that he is similar to the one I have in mind, but that he is the very same person. Things are analogous when they are similar in idea, plan, use, or character, tho perhaps quite unlike in appearance; as, the gills of fishes are said to be analogous to the lungs in terrestrial animals.

   Synonyms:
   akin, alike, analogous, equal, equivalent, homogeneous, identical, kindred, like, resembling, same, uniform

   Antonyms:
   different, dissimilar, distinct, heterogeneous, unlike

   Preposition:
   The specimens are alike in kind; they are all alike to me.

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1. similar

   Synonyms:
   correspondent, resembling, alike, common, homogeneous, concordant, harmonious, congruous

   Antonyms:
   different, unlike, dissimilar, alien, heterogeneous, discordant, incongruous

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1. similaradjective

   marked by correspondence or resemblance

   "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats"

   Synonyms:
   standardized, exchangeable, standardised, interchangeable, like, alike(p)

   Antonyms:
   dissimilar, unreplaceable, irreplaceable, antonymous

2. alike(p), similar, likeadjective

   having the same or similar characteristics

   "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"

   Antonyms:
   dissimilar, unreplaceable, irreplaceable, antonymous

3. like, similaradjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   same, standardised, corresponding, like, similar, alike(p), interchangeable, comparable, standardized, exchangeable

   Antonyms:
   unreplaceable, irreplaceable, dissimilar, antonymous

4. similaradjective

   (of words) expressing closely related meanings

   Synonyms:
   standardized, exchangeable, standardised, interchangeable, like, alike(p)

   Antonyms:
   unreplaceable, irreplaceable, antonymous, dissimilar

5. exchangeable, interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardisedadjective

   capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability

   "interchangeable electric outlets" "interchangeable parts"

   Synonyms:
   standardised, convertible, like, similar, alike(p), interchangeable, standardized, exchangeable

   Antonyms:
   unreplaceable, irreplaceable, dissimilar, antonymous

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1. similaradjective

   Synonyms:
   like, resembling

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1. similaradjective

   Synonyms:
   like, corresponding, resembling, homogeneous, analogous

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1. List of paraphrases for "similar":

   analogous, comparable, same, analogue, like, akin, identical, such, equivalent, analog, corresponding, even, equal, parallel

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1. Denise Katz-Prober:

   Recently just last year at Tufts University, [Students for Justice in Palestine] led a similar campaign of intimidation against a Zionist Jewish student there in an attempt to kick him out of student government.

2. Bobby Bowden:

   You face similar tasks of motivation, preparation, teamwork, discipline, i probably get the most satisfaction out of putting in the strategies and watching them play out.

3. Lisa Sharkey:

   Yesterday I was really reluctant to say anything publicly about how upsetting it was to be in Nordstrom and see these pajamas, which look extremely similar to what the concentration camp prisoners at Auschwitz and other camps were forced to wear during the Holocaust. But then I realized that if I do n’t say something, maybe nobody will say anything.

4. Nia Darrell:

   I shopped online yesterday and picked up most of what I wanted, I'm out because Black Friday is more like a tradition, but the discounts are similar even online this year.

5. Susan Albers:

   Switching hands jolts you out of autopilot. It's similar to writing with your opposite hand. You can do it, but it takes more of your attention and concentration.