Alike, (much) the same, and akin are all synonyms for similar. Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, and unlike are antonyms of similar. And here are 25 another word for similar.
The noun "similar" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 3 synonyms with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 2 synonyms with 8 letters, 1 synonym with 9 letters, 2 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 3 synonyms with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 17 letters, for a total of 23 synonyms.
Their ideas are similar but not identical.
The twins look incredibly similar to each other.
This design is quite similar to the original.
We share a similar taste in music.
The two situations are surprisingly similar in nature.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Largely | Partially, minimally | Mostly, mainly |
| At large | In particular, specifically, confined, in prison | At liberty, free |
| In particular | General, overall | Specifically, especially |
| Pessimistic | Optimistic, hopeful, cheerful | Gloomy, negative |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| Preliminary | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| Unfamiliar | Familiar, known | Unknown, new |
| Humility | Arrogance, pride | Modesty, humbleness |
| Timid | Bold, forthcoming, brazen | Easily frightened, lacking courage |
| Mimic | Originate, differ | Imitate, copy |
| Spectacular | Dull, unimpressive | Striking, picturesque |
| Availability | Inaccessibility, unavailability | Accessibility, attainability |
| Intimidate | Reassure, comfort | Frighten, menace |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Criminal | Lawful, commendable | Lawbreaker, offender |
| Milestone | Setback, triviality | Landmark, achievement |
| Regular | Haphazard, irregular, erratic, unsteady | Methodical, systematic |
| Simultaneously | Sequentially, independently | At the same time, at one and the same time |
| Particularly | Generally, commonly | Especially, specially |
| Smile | Frown, scowl | Grin, beam |
| Optimistic | Pessimistic, negative, gloomy, ominous | Cheerful, cheery |
| Discrimination | Inclusion, equality | Prejudice, bias |
| Particular | General, ordinary | Specific, certain |
| Familiar | Unfamiliar, strange | Close, intimate |
| Limit | Increase, allow to grow unchecked | Maximum, ceiling |
| Limited | Unlimited, absolute | Restricted, finite |
| Popular | Obscure, unpopular | Well liked, liked |
| Available | Unavailable, busy, engaged | Obtainable, accessible |
| Simple | Difficult, hard, demanding, complicated, complex | Straightforward, easy |
| Large | Small, thin, meagre, scanty | Big, great |