Similar Definition & Meaning
similar
- adjective
- marked by correspondence or resemblance; "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats"
- having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
- resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination; "suits of like design"; "a limited circle of like minds"; "members of the cat family have like dispositions"; "as like as two peas in a pod"; "doglike devotion"; "a dreamlike quality"
- (of words) expressing closely related meanings
- capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability; "interchangeable electric outlets" "interchangeable parts"
"Similar" in song lyrics
See how similar is used in real songs:
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"Round cylinders that don't sound similar"
2Mex — Outro -
"Yo, yo you talkin MC's, ain't nothin similar"
Afu-Ra — Mic Stance -
"Walkin round ain't nothin similar"
Binary Star — Reality Check
Words that rhyme with similar
Usage tips for "similar"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "similar" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for similar to find words that pair well.
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- What does similar mean?
- marked by correspondence or resemblance; "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats" having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste" resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination; "suits of like design"; "a limited circle of like minds"; "members of the cat family have like dispositions
- What part of speech is similar?
- Similar is an adjective.
- How many definitions does similar have?
- Similar has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).