Adjectives of Similarity

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

He discovered that the two restaurants had similar menus, offering a variety of international cuisine.

having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.

The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays.

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

like another thing or person in every way

I chose the same topic for my presentation as last year.

similar in every detail and totally alike

The two keys are identical; I can't distinguish one from the other.

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

Completing an online or correspondence course would serve as an equivalent requirement to the traditional classroom version.

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

The structure of a bird's wing is analogous to that of a bat's wing, despite their evolutionary differences.

having similar characteristics or qualities

The architecture of the two buildings is akin, displaying similar styles and design elements.

a line connecting isometric points

to match or be similar to something else

The data collected from the experiment closely corresponds to the predictions made by the scientific model.

impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

The identical twins looked so alike that they were indistinguishable from each other.

to be the same as or similar to something else

His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

The book club attracted like-minded readers who enjoyed discussing classic literature.

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

The neighborhood was homogeneous, consisting mainly of single-family homes.

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

The employees at the hotel wear a professional uniform.

having similarities that justify making a comparison

The two products are comparable in price and quality

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

The two houses had nearly alike floor plans, with only minor differences in layout.

(in geometry) describing shapes of the same size and form

If you fold the paper along the crease, the two halves are congruent.

having a consistent or balanced relationship in size, amount, or degree relative to something else

The amount of paint used is proportional to the size of the canvas.

to be similar to something in quality or nature

Her skills approximate those of a professional artist.