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/semeˈxante/

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Translation

similar, alike

Word origin

From semejar ('to resemble'), from Latin similare, from similis ('like, similar'). The same root gives English 'similar' and 'assemble'.

Origin
Latin
Root
similis
English cognates
similar, assemble

Grammar

Masc pluralsemejantes

Examples

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The two houses are of a similar size.

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I had never seen such a thing in all my life.

¿ ponerte ?

How can you tell such a lie without going red?

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The two brothers have very similar tastes.

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In a similar situation I would do the same.

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This word is part of lesson 60.