Definition: 1. Like somebody or something but not exactly the same. 2. Have features that are the same. 3. Having the same or similar characteristics. 4. Marked by correspondence or resemblance.
Use 'similar' in a sentence:
1. A similar feature is found at 13 degrees north between 230 degrees and 250 degrees longitude.
2. Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.
3. We have all been in similar embarrassing situations.
4. My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers.
5. The brothers look very similar.
6. Detectives have linked the break-in to a similar crime in the area last year.
7. The police are trawling through their files for similar cases.
8. All our patients have broadly similar problems.
9. They can become confused by seeing many photographs or similar faces.
10. This court case could open a Pandora's box of similar claims.
11. Again the pregnancy was very similar to my previous two.
12. A servicemark is similar to a trademark but is used to identify services.
13. Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger.
14. All the houses looked bewilderingly similar.
15. They were fascinated to see that it was similar to one they had at home.
16. The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position.
17. There have been similar findings in Australia, Brazil, Canada and the US.
18. They have uncannily similar voices.
19. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements.
20. He said he's game for a similar challenge next year.
21. Wadati saw a similar pattern when he analyzed data on the intensity of shaking.
22. We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse.
23. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things.
24. Washington and Moscow are believed to have similar views on Kashmir.
25. A number of other people commented in a similar vein.
26. Professor Weber believes that environmental policy can make use of similar tactics.
27. The two pictures are similar, although not identical.
28. If you need to write a lot of similar letters, set up a template on your computer.
29. The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models.
30. Are humans and bats similar in protecting themselves?
31. To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page.
32. Many shafts of spears and similar objects were decorated with figures of animals.
33. The accident was similar to one that happened in 1973.
34. La Repubblica and El Pais are politically independent newspapers which share similar characteristics.
35. There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian.
36. Others have met similar problems.
37. Misunderstandings happen sometimes because of the similar sounding words.
38. The United State Congress is considering passing a similar law.
39. These are not similar or equivalent to what happens when man ages.
40. Each generation passes through a similar parade of events.
41. Over the years several similar theories have been put forward.
42. We have very similar interests.
43. Similar calculations can be used to compare the U.S. and Japan.
44. Tax assessment is all about comparing values of similar properties.
45. To the untrained eye, the products look remarkably similar.
46. The two houses are similar in size.
47. Subsequent studies have come up with similar results.
48. Comets are similar in composition to the gas giants.
49. The defendant asked for 21 similar offences to be taken into account.
50. David Fajgenbaum had to make a similar transition.
51. Boreal owls range over a much larger area than do other owls of similar size.
52. He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held.
53. The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel.
54. The two groups were similar with respect to income and status.
55. Printing a black-and-white negative on to colour paper produces a similar monochrome effect.
56. Similar trends are observable in mainland Europe.
