Different vs. Similar

Different and Similar Definitions
Different
Unlike in form, quality, amount, or nature; dissimilar
Took different approaches to the problem.
Similar
Having a resemblance in appearance or nature; alike though not identical.
Different
Distinct or separate
That's a different issue altogether.
Similar
(Mathematics) Having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional. Used of geometric figures
Similar triangles.
Different
Various or assorted
Interviewed different members of the community.
Similar
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
My new car is similar to my old one, except it has a bit more space in the back.
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Different
Differing from all others; unusual
A different point of view.
Similar
(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.
Different
In a different way or manner; otherwise
"Carol ... didn't know different until Elinor told her" (Ben Brantley).
Similar
Of two square matrices; being such that a conjugation sends one matrix to the other.
Different
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
Similar
That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
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Different
Various, assorted, diverse.
Similar
(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.
Different
Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.
Several different scientists all reached this conclusion at about the same time.
Similar
Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.
Different
Unlike most others; unusual.
Similar
Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.
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Different
(mathematics) The different ideal.
Similar
Homogenous; uniform.
Different
Differently.
Similar
That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
Different
Distinct; separate; not the same; other.
Similar
Marked by correspondence or resemblance;
Similar food at similar prices
Problems similar to mine
They wore similar coats
Different
Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; different states of health; different shapes; different degrees of excellence.
Men are as different from each other, as the regions in which they are born are different.
Similar
Having the same or similar characteristics;
All politicians are alike
They looked utterly alike
Friends are generaly alike in background and taste
Different
Unlike in nature or quality or form or degree;
Took different approaches to the problem
Came to a different conclusion
Different parts of the country
On different sides of the issue
This meeting was different from the earlier one
Similar
Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;
Suits of like design
A limited circle of like minds
Members of the cat family have like dispositions
As like as two peas in a pod
Doglike devotion
A dreamlike quality
Different
Distinctly separate from the first;
That's another (or different) issue altogether
Similar
(of words) expressing closely related meanings
Different
Differing from all others; not ordinary;
Advertising that strives continually to be different
This new music is certainly different but I don't really like it
Similar
Capable of replacing or changing places with something else;
Interchangeable parts
Different
Not like; marked by dissimilarity;
For twins they are very unlike
People are profoundly different
Different
Distinct or separate;
Each interviewed different members of the community