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Similiar vs. Similar: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 15, 2023
"Similiar" is the incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Similar," which describes things that resemble each other but aren't identical.

Which is correct: Similiar or Similar

How to spell Similar?

Similiar is Incorrect

Similar is Correct

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Key Differences

Remember, "Similar" has one "i" after the "S" and before the "l."
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Think of "Simi" as in "Simi Valley" and then just add “lar.”
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Visualize similar things and see that they have only one unique aspect, just like the word has only one "i."
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Associate with the word "Simple." Both start with "Sim" and have a single "i."
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The word "Similar" is similar in structure to "familiar," but without the "fa."
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Similiar and Similar Definitions

Similiar

Similiar is an incorrect spelling of Similar.
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Oct 02, 2023

Similar

Resembling someone or something without being identical.
The two paintings are similar in style.
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Oct 02, 2023

Similar

Of the same kind or nature.
They spoke in similar tones.
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Oct 02, 2023

Similar

Having a likeness or resemblance.
Their reactions were similar.
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Oct 02, 2023

Similar

Corresponding in some respects.
He looked similar to his father.
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Oct 02, 2023
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Similar

Having a resemblance in appearance or nature; alike though not identical.
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Similar

(Mathematics) Having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional. Used of geometric figures
Similar triangles.
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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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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.
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Similar

Of two square matrices; being such that a conjugation sends one matrix to the other.
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Similar

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
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Similar

(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.
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Similar

Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.
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Similar

Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.
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Similar

Homogenous; uniform.
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Similar

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
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Similar

Marked by correspondence or resemblance;
Similar food at similar prices
Problems similar to mine
They wore similar coats
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Similar

Having the same or similar characteristics;
All politicians are alike
They looked utterly alike
Friends are generaly alike in background and taste
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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
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Similar

(of words) expressing closely related meanings
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Similar

Capable of replacing or changing places with something else;
Interchangeable parts
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Similar

Comparable in certain respects.
The experience was similar to that of previous years.
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Oct 02, 2023

FAQs

Why is it called Similar?

The term "Similar" originates from the Latin "similis," meaning "like."
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What is the root word of Similar?

The root word is the Latin "similis," meaning "like."
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023

What is the pronunciation of Similar?

It's pronounced as /ˈsɪm.ə.lər/.
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What is the singular form of Similar?

"Similar" is already in singular form.
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Which conjunction is used with Similar?

No specific conjunction is uniquely associated with "Similar."
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Oct 15, 2023

Which article is used with Similar?

Both "a" and "the" can be used.
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Oct 15, 2023

What is the verb form of Similar?

"Similar" doesn't have a verb form; however, "resemble" is a verb with a similar meaning.
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Which vowel is used before Similar?

Typically, the article "a" is used.
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Which preposition is used with Similar?

"To" is often used, as in "similar to."
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Oct 15, 2023

Is Similar a collective noun?

No.
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Oct 15, 2023

What is the plural form of Similar?

"Similar" is an adjective and doesn't have a plural form.
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Oct 15, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Similar?

The first syllable, "Si."
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What is the first form of Similar?

The word itself, "Similar."
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What is the third form of Similar?

N/A.
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Is Similar an adverb?

No, "Similar" is not an adverb.
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Is Similar a negative or positive word?

Neutral.
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023

Is Similar a vowel or consonant?

"Similar" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 15, 2023

What is another term for Similar?

Alike.
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Oct 15, 2023

Is the word Similar imperative?

No.
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Oct 15, 2023

How do we divide Similar into syllables?

Si-mi-lar.
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Oct 15, 2023

What part of speech is Similar?

"Similar" is an adjective.
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How is Similar used in a sentence?

Their opinions on the topic were surprisingly similar.
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Oct 15, 2023

Is Similar an abstract noun?

No, it's an adjective.
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Is Similar a countable noun?

"Similar" is an adjective, not a noun.
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Oct 15, 2023

Is the Similar term a metaphor?

No, but it can be used in metaphorical contexts.
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How many syllables are in Similar?

Three syllables.
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Oct 15, 2023

Is Similar a noun or adjective?

"Similar" is an adjective.
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What is the opposite of Similar?

Dissimilar or different.
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Which determiner is used with Similar?

"This" or "that" can be used.
Janet White
Oct 15, 2023

What is the second form of Similar?

N/A, as "Similar" is an adjective.
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Oct 15, 2023
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