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similar

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/ˈsɪmɪlər/ · sim-i-lar

Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

Formal: ہم شکل

Synonyms

alikecomparableanalogousہم شکلہم رنگمشابہ

Antonyms

differentdissimilarunlikeمختلفغیر مشابہبے مثال

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.

Easily Confused With

dissimilar:Dissimilar means not alike or similar, while similar means having a resemblance.

Word Family

similarity
nounمشابہت
similarly
adverbاسی طرح

See Also

💡 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.