SIMILAR definition: having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way. See examples of similar used in a sentence.

similar, analogous, parallel mean closely resembling each other. similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

SIMILAR meaning: 1. looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same: 2. looking or being almost, but not…. Learn more.

Definition of similar adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. having a likeness or resemblance, esp. in a general way; having qualities in common: two similar houses. 2. (of geometric figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides …

Dec 24, 2025 · Adjective similar (comparative more similar, superlative most similar) Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable. My new car is quite similar to my old …

having a likeness or resemblance; like or alike: two similar houses. [be + ~ (+ to)] The houses are similar to each other. sim•i•lar•i•ty /ˌsɪməˈlærɪti/ n., pl. -ties. [uncountable]]: points of similarity …

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If one thing is similar to another, or if two things are similar, they have features that are the same. ...a savory cake with a texture similar to that of carrot cake. The accident was similar to one …

Our cats are similar in size/color/appearance. You two look very/quite similar to each other. They had similar experiences growing up, even though they came from vastly different backgrounds.