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similarly vs similar

Both 'similarly' and 'similar' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Similarly' is an adverb used to show a comparison or similarity between two actions or situations. 'Similar' is an adjective used to describe things that are alike in some way.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1060 views

similarly

This is correct. 'Similarly' is an adverb used to show a comparison or similarity between two actions or situations.

'Similarly' is used to indicate that something is done in a similar way or to draw a comparison between two things.
  • The assessment of plans ex ante was similarly unconventional.
  • It is appropriate that journey times for animals are similarly regulated.
  • Areas of agriculture combined with woodland are similarly split up.
  • And similarly, she finds prototyping boards really frustrating for her little hands.
  • But very similarly, the only one that survived there was happiness.
  • Equally, we tend to resist legislative uniformisation against terrorism, although we know that the consequences are similarly destructive.
  • similarly, welcomes the promotion of corporate social responsibility;
  • Now similarly, our soul first ransacked a Chinese restaurant, then a Korean barbecue.
  • Businesses similarly need to be incentivised to make further progress.
  • The remainder of the proceeds was similarly invested in fixed deposits.
  • Doses should be similarly reduced if the platelet count falls below 25 x 109/ l.
  • The complainant, claims that the largest cooperatives of the CoopItalia consortium should be taxed similarly to all other companies.
  • Funds for development aid have been similarly hit by measures of devastating severity.
  • Analytical information on the drinking water used in the study should similarly be provided.
  • The control eye should be similarly anaesthetised.
  • The new subheading 'food' is similarly supplemented.
  • Her trendy politics are similarly transparent.
  • Most EPC working groups have shown a similarly constructive spirit.
  • EVISTA and oestrogen affect bone remodelling and calcium metabolism similarly.
  • Information obtained may have utility for similarly structured compounds.

Alternatives:

  • in the same way
  • likewise
  • equally

similar

This is correct. 'Similar' is an adjective used to describe things that are alike in some way.

'Similar' is used to describe things that have qualities in common but are not exactly the same.
  • I found myself in a similar position.
  • Bee and human brain chemistry are similar.
  • Most youth groups tend to follow a similar organizational model.
  • Operating segments often exhibit similar long-term financial performance if they have similar economic characteristics.
  • Residents of some Sandpiper Crossing or similar retirement communities...
  • Geneticists have developed a similar tool called genetic barcoding.
  • I went through something similar once.
  • I have friends with similar gifts.
  • And the matter to energy transformation had similar results.
  • Each of them faced a similar choice.
  • He saw someone with a maliciously similar name.
  • Unless similar misfortune fall upon us.
  • I soloed on a similar surgery last month.
  • Kennedy probably used it for similar reasons.
  • I tried something similar myself recently.
  • Raising money for people with similar neurological disabilities.
  • Roman suffered something similar at the South African orphanage.
  • Our religion teacher also said something very similar.
  • Later that year, Impossible Melodies explored similar themes.
  • Repair techniques are similar for femoral and inguinal hernia.

Alternatives:

  • alike
  • resembling
  • comparable

Related Comparisons

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