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similar adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪmɪlər/
1

things that are similar share some qualities but are not exactly the same

Example

We have similar hobbies and interests.

Example

A second study produced remarkably similar results.

Example

Their situation is very similar to ours.

Example

The two men are similar in appearance.

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2

in mathematics, similar objects have exactly the same shape but are different sizes

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