easy
The two games are analogous because both use clues.
What does Analogous mean?
Analogous means similar enough to compare.
Dictionary definition
Similar in a way that makes comparison possible.
Example sentences
Analogous in a sentence
medium
The teacher said the heart is analogous to a pump.
hard
The essay compared two analogous systems to explain how each one works.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice analogous in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Analogous
Answer one quick question about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 1
Practice 1
What does analogous mean?
Analogous describes things that are similar in a way that makes comparison useful.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 1 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Analogous
Voice settings
Sounds like
uh · nal · uh · gus · strongest beat: nal
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordAnalogous.
Partadjective.
MeaningAnalogous means similar enough to compare.
ExampleExample: The two games are analogous because both use clues.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · nal · uh · gus
- Strongest beat
- nal
- Ending
- gus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nal.
Your turn
Say Analogous
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced analogous.
Synonyms
Words like Analogous
similarUse when things are alike in some way.
comparableUse when things can reasonably be compared.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
Want to practice analogous synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The two puzzles were analogous because they used the same pattern," then compare close word choices. Practice analogous synonyms.
Word family
Analogous word family
Base word
analogous
adverb
analogously
In a similar or comparable way.
noun
analogy
A comparison between two things.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Analogous and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice ANALOGOUS” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice ANALOGOUS
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with ANALOGOUS
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice ANALOGOUS
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes ANALOGOUS.
Practice ANALOGOUS
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words