Different vs. Similar
Difference Between Different and Similar
Differentadjective
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
Similaradjective
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
Differentadjective
Various, assorted, diverse.
Similaradjective
(mathematics) Of geometrical figures including triangles, squares, ellipses, arcs and more complex figures, having the same shape but possibly different size, rotational orientation, and position; in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional; such that one can be had from the other using a sequence of rotations, translations and scalings.
Differentadjective
Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.
Several different scientists all reached this conclusion at about the same time.Similarnoun
That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
Differentadjective
Unlike most others; unusual.
Similarnoun
(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.
Differentnoun
(mathematics) The different ideal.
Similaradjective
marked by correspondence or resemblance;
similar food at similar pricesproblems similar to minethey wore similar coatsDifferentadjective
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree;
took different approaches to the problemcame to a different conclusiondifferent parts of the countryon different sides of the issuethis meeting was different from the earlier oneSimilaradjective
having the same or similar characteristics;
all politicians are alikethey looked utterly alikefriends are generaly alike in background and tasteDifferentadjective
distinctly separate from the first;
that's another (or different) issue altogetherSimilaradjective
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;
suits of like designa limited circle of like mindsmembers of the cat family have like dispositionsas like as two peas in a poddoglike devotiona dreamlike qualityDifferentadjective
differing from all others; not ordinary;
advertising that strives continually to be differentthis new music is certainly different but I don't really like itSimilaradjective
(of words) expressing closely related meanings
Differentadjective
not like; marked by dissimilarity;
for twins they are very unlikepeople are profoundly differentSimilaradjective
capable of replacing or changing places with something else;
interchangeable partsDifferentadjective
distinct or separate;
each interviewed different members of the community
