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Another word for similar

Choosing another word for similar depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

Usage Example

"The two sisters have very alike voices on the telephone."

Strongest
alike
comparable
Strong
akin
analogous
resembling
related
parallel
corresponding

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of geometric figures) having the same shape, with corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal, though not necessarily the same size.

Usage Example

"In geometry class, we proved that the two triangles were proportional by comparing their interior angles."

Strong
proportional

• noun (Context 3)

A person or thing that resembles or corresponds to another; a counterpart.

Usage Example

"The ancient principle of homeopathy is based on the idea that like cures like, or that similars treat similars."

Strong
counterpart
analogue
equivalent
parallel
match

Opposites of similar

The opposite of similar shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dissimilar
different
unlike
opposite
antithesis
distinct
disparate
divergent
See all opposites of similar

• Nearby Words

simeon
simian
simien
similar
similarity
similarly
simile

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Similar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/similar
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