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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

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