Synonyms for

Similarly

Verb / ˈsɪmʌlɜ:li: / Another word for similarly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Similarly is an adverb that means in a similar way or manner.

Synonyms & similar words

likewise likewise equally comparably correspondingly analogously uniformly consistently homogeneously alike

Synonyms by register

Formal

analogously correspondingly in like manner mutually

Informal

likewise also too same here

Literary

in kind after the same fashion

Antonyms

differently unlike conversely distinctly contrarily oppositely

Common collocations

  • similarly structured
  • similarly equipped
  • similarly affected
  • similarly dressed
  • similarly priced
  • similarly complex
  • similarly designed

Word family

noun similarity
verb resemble
adjective similar
adverb similarly

Usage note

This adverb is used to indicate that two or more things are alike in some way. It is generally neutral in register.

Example sentences

  1. Similarly to my sister, I also play the piano.
  2. The two paintings were similarly beautiful.
  3. I like to exercise similarly to how my dad does.
  4. Similarly, my best friend and I both have a dog.
  5. I prefer to study similarly to how my teacher taught us.

Quotes

  • Similarly, we do not know what tomorrow will bring.
  • Similarly, we cannot know all that God has planned for us.
  • Similarly, life is full of uncertainties.

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