Similarly: meaning, definitions and examples

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similarly

 

[ หˆsษชmษชlษ™rli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

used to show that something is done in a similar way

In a similar way; in the same way

Synonyms

comparably, in the same manner, likewise

Examples of usage

  • He did not want to be treated similarly to his brother.
  • She similarly decided to pursue a career in medicine.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to introduce a statement that repeats and emphasizes what has already been said

In a similar manner; in the same way

Synonyms

in a comparable manner, in the same vein, likewise

Examples of usage

  • He enjoys playing football; similarly, he is a fan of basketball.
  • She excels in mathematics; similarly, she performs well in science.

Translations

Translations of the word "similarly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น similarmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รคhnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serupa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั–ะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podobnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆง˜ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de mรชme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera similar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benzer ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์‚ฌํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ู…ุซู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podobnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podobne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑปไผผๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podobno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svipaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑา›ัะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxลŸar olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera similar

Etymology

The word 'similarly' originated from the combination of 'similar' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The term has been in use since the 15th century, evolving to its current form to indicate similarity or likeness in actions, decisions, or situations.

See also: dissimilar, dissimilarities, dissimilarity, dissimilarly, similar, similarity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,088, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.