Kilo Lingo

/simiˈlaɾ/

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Translation

similar

Word origin

From Latin similis ('like, resembling'), from an older root meaning 'same'.

Origin
Latin
Root
similis
English cognates
similar, resemble, assemble

Grammar

Masc pluralsimilares

Examples

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Your car is very similar to mine.

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We have similar tastes in music.

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The two cases are quite similar.

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I am looking for a dress of a similar colour.

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Her opinions are similar to yours.

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This word is part of lesson 43.