Simple meaning
What does Similar mean?
Similar means almost the same.
Dictionary definition
Almost the same in important ways, though not exactly identical.
Example sentences
Similar in a sentence
easy
The two charts have similar patterns.
medium
Their conclusions were similar but not identical.
hard
Comparing similar ideas can reveal small differences.
Synonyms
Words like Similar
alikeUse when things share key traits.
comparableUse when items can be meaningfully compared.
Antonyms
Opposite words
differentUse when key traits do not match.
oppositeUse when meanings strongly contrast.
Word family
Similar word family
Base word
similar
noun
similarity
The quality of being similar.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Similar
Practice 1
What does similar mean?
Similar things share important traits without being identical.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Similar, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.