similar
marked by correspondence or resemblance
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,173 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 8,101 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- marked by correspondence or resemblance similar food at similar pricesproblems similar to mine
- having the same or similar characteristics also: alike, like all politicians are alikethey looked utterly alike
- resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination also: like suits of like designa limited circle of like minds
- (of words) expressing closely related meanings
- capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability also: exchangeable, interchangeable, standardized, standardised interchangeable electric outletsinterchangeable parts
similar in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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This ceremony over, the king got up, and with similar reverences returned to his stall.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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It was through him that she had become a vivandiere; and she offered me a similar position, if I wished it.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The other two letters contained the same extract, and similar requests from "The Universal Notice-Mongers," and "The British Cutting Company (Limited)."
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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Heaven intended to bestow a similar exquisite gift upon her also, and already insolent hands were outstretched to tear it from her.
Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1