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similar to vs similar as

Both 'similar to' and 'similar as' are commonly used in English, but 'similar to' is more widely accepted and preferred. 'Similar to' is used to compare things that are alike, while 'similar as' is less common and may sound awkward to native speakers.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to compare things that are alike.

"similar to"

Use 'similar to' when comparing things that are alike in some way.

Some examples from our editors:

  • This dress is similar to the one I saw at the store.
  • The new movie is similar to the one we watched last week.
  • Her painting is similar to a famous artist's work.
  • The situation is similar to what we experienced last year.
  • The two brothers are similar to each other in many ways.
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • resembling
  • like
  • akin to
  • comparable to
  • bearing a resemblance to

This phrase is less common and may sound awkward to some native speakers, but it can still be used in certain contexts.

"similar as"

While 'similar as' is less common, it can be used in informal or creative writing to compare things that are alike.
  • May 14, 2014 ... Forget "similar as", grating though it may be: I have just seen "similar than" (twice so far, in the game Criminal Case, in which the ...
  • Nov 7, 2021 ... Is there any language that is as similar as possible to Python in syntax, readability, and features, but is statically typed? Discussion. I ...
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