similarly
gb/sˈɪmɪlɚli/ us/sˈɪmɪlɚli/
B1
English
~ 2100
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
relation
1
In a way that is alike
In almost the same way as something else.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] similarly [verb/acts]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'similar' (adjective) with 'similarly' (adverb), using 'similar' incorrectly in place of 'similarly' in sentences like 'They dress similar' instead of 'They dress similarly'.
Synonyms
likewise (Slightly more formal and often used to respond in conversation.)
|
comparably (Used more in formal or technical contexts to mean 'in a similar way'.)
Antonyms
differently (Expresses that something is done in a different way, the opposite of similarity.)
Collocations
similarly to
|act similarly
|behave similarly
|look similarly
Themes
comparison
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The two sisters dress similarly, often wearing matching colors.
- This model works similarly to the previous version but is faster.
- He reacted similarly to most people when he heard the news.
- Cats and dogs can behave similarly when they want attention.
- The company operates similarly in all its international branches.
Learner examples
- My brother and I speak similarly.
- The two cars look similarly.
- She runs similarly to her friend.
- They work similarly in the office.
- This phone works similarly to that one.
Grammar
Dictionary form
similarly
IPA
GB/sˈɪmɪlɚli/
US/sˈɪmɪlɚli/
Syllables & stress
sim - il - arly (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sim)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: similarly
- Plural: similarlies
Word family
Forms
similarlies
noun
Core family
similar
adjective A2
similarity
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dissimilar
adjective
dissimilarity
noun
Advanced or less common
dissimilarly
adverb
Expressions
similarly to
1/sˈɪmɪlɚli tə/
fixed phrase
In a way alike to someone/something
Almost the same as someone or something else.
Examples
- Similarly to her brother, she enjoys hiking and outdoor sports.
- The new policy applies similarly to all employees without exception.