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"similar to" vs "similar as"

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

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

similar to

This is correct

When comparing two things that are alike but not identical, use "similar to."

(When contrasting two things, use "different from.")

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • He tried a custard that was similar to flan.
  • The free app was downloaded millions of times because it was similar to a popular paid app.
  • The two products looked similar to each other, but one was actually a cheap knockoff.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • A is like B
  • A and B are alike
  • A and B are comparable
  • A is comparable to B
  • A resembles B

similar as

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

While 'similar as' is less common, it can be used in informal or creative writing to compare things that are alike.

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