Similar (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by correspondence or resemblance; "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats".
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Meaning 2
Having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste".
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Meaning 3
(of words) expressing closely related meanings.
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Meaning 4
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".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The two houses on the street were similar in design, with identical rooflines and columned porches.
- They were similar in temperament, both being introverted and reserved in new social situations.
- Her new hairstyle was similar to the one she had in high school, but with a modern twist.
- The two languages were similar in structure, with both using complex verb conjugations.
- The company's new product was similar to the one already on the market, but with a few key differences.
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Meaning 5
Capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability; "interchangeable electric outlets"; "interchangeable parts".
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Examples
- The company uses interchangeable components in their products to simplify the manufacturing process.
- The interchangeable lenses on the camera allow for greater flexibility and creativity.
- The hotel rooms are interchangeable, with the same amenities and layout in each one.
- The interchangeable batteries in the device can be swapped out quickly and easily.
- The interchangeable blades on the lawn mower make it easy to switch to a different cutting style.