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Grammar : Adv
Spell : sim-uh-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm ə lər



Definition of similarly

Origin :
  • "having characteristics in common," 1610s (earlier similary, 1560s), from French similaire, from a Medieval Latin extended form of Latin similis "like, resembling," from Old Latin semol "together," from PIE root *sem- (1) "one, as one, together with" (see same). The noun meaning "that which is similar" is from 1650s. Related: Similarly.
  • adv likewise
  • adv in a like manner
Example sentences :
  • As likewise,' added John, 'similarly was her gen-teel family.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • The Preparatory Schools of Ruffianism are similarly borne with.
  • Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens
  • Accommodation for the baggage was provided in a similarly practical manner.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Similarly, the association of ideas is passive, and in consequence is a kind of passion.
  • Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
  • Similarly the death of either sex of the panurus is said to be fatal to its companion.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • Put another layer of herrings on the top, and sprinkle them similarly.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Perhaps these are Indian names; similarly, perhaps they are not.
  • Extract from : « Five Mice in a Mouse-trap » by Laura E. Richards
  • She is to be similarly trained both in bodily and mental exercises.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • We should answer: In what relates to the making of likenesses, and similarly of other things.
  • Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato
  • As for Ruggles, only he who has been similarly placed can appreciate his trial.
  • Extract from : « A Waif of the Mountains » by Edward S. Ellis

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