similar
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Also seen as: similars
Sense 1
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Having the same shape, in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional.
Có hình dạng giống nhau, đặc biệt là có góc tương ứng bằng nhau và đoạn thẳng tương ứng tỷ lệ
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Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
Điều gì đó tương tự như hoặc giống với điều gì khác
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.
Một vật liệu tạo ra hiệu ứng giống như triệu chứng của một bệnh cụ thể
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “similar” mean?
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
Is “similar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.