What does similarly mean?
Similarly means (manner) In a like style or manner..
Similarly
/ˈsɪm.ə.lə.li/ · adverb
Meaning
(manner) In a like style or manner..
Definitions by Sense
- (manner) In a like style or manner.
- (conjunctive) Used to link similar items.
Example Sentences
The sisters dressed similarly.
The solitary, lumbering trolls of Scandinavian mythology would sometimes be turned to stone by exposure to sunlight. Barack Obama is hoping that several measures announced on June 4th will have a similarly paralysing effect on their modern incarnation, the patent troll.
Synonyms for similarly
Antonyms for similarly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more similarly
- most similarly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for similarly?
Common synonyms include agreeably, alike, equivalently, in kind.
What is the opposite of similarly?
Possible antonyms include contrarily, differently, dissimilarly.
How do you use similarly in a sentence?
The sisters dressed similarly.
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