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How to pronounce similarly

adverbB1Common word
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/ˈsɪ.mə.lɚ.li/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

in a way that is almost the same as another way

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Meanings & examples

adverb

in a way that is almost the same as another way

The two machines work similarly.

The plants grew similarly in both gardens.

Common phrases & grammar

similarly high · similarly low · similarly important

subject + verb + similarly

similarly + adjective/adverb

adverb

used to say that the same thing is true about another person or situation

The first plan failed. Similarly, the second plan failed.

Maria enjoys quiet places. Similarly, her brother prefers small towns.

Good to know

At the beginning of a sentence, similarly is usually followed by a comma.

Common phrases & grammar

Similarly, ... · similarly to

Similarly, + subject + verb

Similarly, + subject + adjective

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