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similarly Synonyms

Another word for similarly

Choosing another word for similarly depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a similar way or manner; with a close resemblance.

Usage Example

"The two rival restaurants are alike priced and offer nearly identical menus."

Strongest
alike
Strong
comparably
analogously
equally
identically

• adverb (Context 2)

Used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a point or statement that corresponds to or parallels a preceding one; likewise.

Usage Example

"Early intervention improves reading comprehension in young students; likewise, regular practice builds strong mathematical foundations."

Strongest
likewise
correspondingly
Strong
by the same token
furthermore
Weak
moreover

Opposites of similarly

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

dissimilarly
differently
conversely
contrarily
contrastingly
divergently
otherwise
unequally
See all opposites of similarly

• Nearby Words

simian
similar
similarity
similarly
simile
simmer
simmondsia

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