Simmilar vs. Similar — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 9, 2023
"Simmilar" is incorrect, the right spelling is "similar," meaning having resemblances or being alike in some aspects.
Difference Between Simmilar and Similar
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Which is correct: Simmilar or Similar
How to spell Similar?
Simmilar
Incorrect Spelling
Similar
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Keep in mind that the correct spelling, "similar," contains only one "m."
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Associate the word "similar" with "simple" - both have a single "m".
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Remember the phrase “It is not similar to have double m in similar.”
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Imagine a sim card being similar to another, linking "sim" to "similar."
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Use spelling software or auto-correct features as reminders.
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Compare with Definitions
Simmilar
Simmilar is an incorrect spelling of similar.
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Similar means having a resemblance or likeness to something or someone.
The siblings have similar facial features.
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In mathematics, similar refers to figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
The triangles are similar.
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Sharing some properties or qualities without being identical.
The colors are similar but not the same.
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Having a resemblance in appearance or nature; alike though not identical.
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Similar
(Mathematics) Having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional. Used of geometric figures
Similar triangles.
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Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
My new car is similar to my old one, except it has a bit more space in the back.
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(mathematics) Of geometrical figures including triangles, squares, ellipses, arcs and more complex figures, having the same shape but possibly different size, rotational orientation, and position; in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional; such that one can be had from the other using a sequence of rotations, translations and scalings.
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Of two square matrices; being such that a conjugation sends one matrix to the other.
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That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
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(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.
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Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.
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Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.
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Homogenous; uniform.
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That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
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Marked by correspondence or resemblance;
Similar food at similar prices
Problems similar to mine
They wore similar coats
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Having the same or similar characteristics;
All politicians are alike
They looked utterly alike
Friends are generaly alike in background and taste
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Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;
Suits of like design
A limited circle of like minds
Members of the cat family have like dispositions
As like as two peas in a pod
Doglike devotion
A dreamlike quality
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(of words) expressing closely related meanings
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Capable of replacing or changing places with something else;
Interchangeable parts
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Similar can imply having analogous or comparable aspects.
These two cases are similar.
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Having a close likeness or resemblance in quality or character.
The products have similar quality.
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Common Curiosities
Why is it called similar?
It comes from the Latin word "similis" which means "like" or "alike".
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What is the pronunciation of similar?
/sɪˈmɪlər/
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Which vowel is used before similar?
The vowel "i" is used before similar (in "sim-").
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What is the singular form of similar?
Similar.
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Which preposition is used with similar?
"To," as in "similar to."
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Which article is used with similar?
The articles "a" and "the" can be used with similar, depending on the context.
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Is similar an abstract noun?
No.
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What is the root word of similar?
The root word is the Latin "similis."
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Which conjunction is used with similar?
"And," as in "similar and comparable."
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Is similar a noun or adjective?
Adjective.
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Is similar a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
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What is the verb form of similar?
There isn't a verb form of "similar"; it's an adjective.
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Is similar an adverb?
No.
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What is the plural form of similar?
Similar has no plural form as it is an adjective.
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How do we divide similar into syllables?
Sim-i-lar.
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What is a stressed syllable in similar?
The second syllable, "i."
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What part of speech is similar?
Adjective.
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What is the second form of similar?
N/A.
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Is similar a vowel or consonant?
Similar is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the word similar imperative?
No.
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What is another term for similar?
Alike.
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Which determiner is used with similar?
No specific determiner; various determiners can be used depending on the context.
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Is the similar term a metaphor?
No.
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What is the first form of similar?
There aren't forms for adjectives; "similar" is its basic and only form.
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Is similar a countable noun?
No.
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Is similar a collective noun?
No.
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How many syllables are in similar?
Three syllables.
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What is the opposite of similar?
Dissimilar.
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What is the third form of similar?
N/A.
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How is similar used in a sentence?
"The designs of the two buildings are quite similar."
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