similar
/ˈsɪmələ/ · /ˈsɪmələr/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1505 in the learning path
相似的；类似的
Definitions
adj. Almost the same, but not exactly alike.
相似的；类似的
Example
Your jacket looks similar to mine, but slightly darker.
你的夹克看起来和我的相似，不过颜色稍深一点。
Cities with similar population sizes may require different transport policies because of their geographical features.
人口规模相近的城市可能因地理特征不同而需要不同的交通政策。
Collocations
- similar to
- similar characteristics
- broadly similar
Word family
- similarity (n.)
- similarly (adv.)
- dissimilar (adj.)
Synonyms
- alike
- comparable
Antonyms
- different
- dissimilar
Usage tip
用similar to，不用similar with；相似不等于相同。
FAQ
- What does similar mean?
- Almost the same, but not exactly alike.
- How is similar pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪmələ/, US /ˈsɪmələr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
