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The two charts have similar patterns.
What does Similar mean?
almost the same.
Dictionary definition
Almost the same in important ways, though not exactly identical.
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Their conclusions were similar but not identical.
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Comparing similar ideas can reveal small differences.
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What does similar mean?
Similar means almost the same.
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WordSimilar.
Partadjective.
MeaningSimilar means almost the same.
ExampleExample: The two charts have similar patterns.
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- Syllables
- sim · uh · ler
- Strongest beat
- sim
- Ending
- ler
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sim.
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Synonyms
Words like Similar
alikeUse when things share key traits.
comparableUse when items can be meaningfully compared.
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similar
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similarity
The quality of being similar.
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