Synonyms of similar
11 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for similar is same. Other synonyms of similar are alike, corresponding, comparable, akin and kindred. The opposite of similar is different.
Synonyms and similar words for similar
adjectiveWith common characteristics.
- akinAllied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
- allied
- alikeHaving resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.
- comparableSimilar (to); like.
- identical
- sameSimilar, alike.
- twin
- homologousCorresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
- kindredOf the same nature, or of similar character.
- conformableHaving the same shape or form; very similar.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- correspondingThat have a similar relationship.
Opposite of similar
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “alike”.
- differentNot the same; exhibiting a difference.
- unlike
- dissimilarNot similar; unalike; different.
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of similar
- adjective Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
- adjective Having the same shape, in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional.
- adjective Of two square matrices; being such that a conjugation sends one matrix to the other.
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Questions about synonyms of similar
- What is another word for similar?
- Similar has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as same, alike, corresponding, comparable, akin, kindred, homologous and conformable.
- What is the opposite of similar?
- The opposite of similar is different. Other antonyms of similar are dissimilar and unlike.
- What does similar mean?
- Similar means having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
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