Simple meaning
What does Similarly mean?
Similarly means in a similar way.
Dictionary definition
Similarly shows that two ideas are alike in an important way.
Example sentences
Similarly in a sentence
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I used similarly to connect two ideas in my sentence.
medium
In the reading passage, similarly showed how one idea related to the next.
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Using similarly in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
Synonyms
Words like Similarly
likewiseRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
in the same wayRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
equallyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
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Word family
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Base word
similarly
adverb
similarly
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What does similarly do in a sentence?
SIMILARLY means similarly means in a similar way.
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