Similar vs. Analogy
Difference Between Similar and Analogy
Similaradjective
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
Analogynoun
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
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.
Analogynoun
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
Similarnoun
That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
Analogynoun
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect;
the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brainthe models show by analogy how matter is built upSimilarnoun
(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.
Analogynoun
the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; language can point in the right direction but any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate
Similaradjective
marked by correspondence or resemblance;
similar food at similar pricesproblems similar to minethey wore similar coatsSimilaradjective
having the same or similar characteristics;
all politicians are alikethey looked utterly alikefriends are generaly alike in background and tasteSimilaradjective
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 qualitySimilaradjective
(of words) expressing closely related meanings
Similaradjective
capable of replacing or changing places with something else;
interchangeable parts
