similar
beginnerA1/ˈsɪmɪlər/ · sim-i-lar
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
Meanings
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
ظاہری، کردار، یا مقدار میں ایک قسم کی مشابہت رکھنا، بغیر اس کے کہ وہ ایک جیسی ہوں۔
مشابہ
mushabah
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Common Collocations
- similar interests
- similar characteristics
- similar situation
Example Sentences
The two paintings are very similar in style.
یہ دونوں پینٹنگز انداز میں بہت مشابہ ہیں۔
Yeh dono paintings andaaz mein bohat mushabah hain.
She wore a dress that was similar to mine.
اس نے ایک لباس پہنا جو میرے لباس سے مشابہ تھا۔
Us ne ek libas pehna jo mere libas se mushabah tha.
Their opinions on the subject are quite similar.
اس موضوع پر ان کی رائے کافی مشابہ ہیں۔
Is mauzoo par un ki raye kaafi mushabah hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Both words share the 'sim' root, think of 'similar' as the 'same' in some ways.
Imagine two identical twins wearing the same outfits.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور چوڑی کے ساتھ چلتا ہے
chor chori ke saath chalta hai
A thief walks with another thief.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "similis" — like, resembling
First known use: 14th century
The word 'similar' entered the English language through Middle French, reflecting its Latin roots. It has been used since the 14th century.