similarly
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for similarly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — In a like manner; in much the same way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use similarly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “similarly” mean?
The word “similarly” means in a like manner; in much the same way. In plain terms, in the same or a comparable way — often used to connect a similar point to what came before.
How do you pronounce “similarly”?
“Similarly” is pronounced SIHM-uh-luh-lee (/ˈsɪmə.lɚ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “similarly” in a sentence?
Here is “similarly” used in a sentence: “The second experiment was set up similarly to the first.”
What is another word for “similarly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “similarly” include agreeably, alike, equivalently, in kind, likewise and otherways.
What is the opposite of “similarly”?
The opposite of “similarly” — its antonyms — are contrarily, differently and dissimilarly.
What part of speech is “similarly”?
“Similarly” is an adverb.
Is “similarly” a common word?
“Similarly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “similarly” have?
“Similarly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a like manner; in much the same way.
What is the difference between 'similarly' and 'likewise'?
Both introduce a comparable point, but 'similarly' stresses that the manner or way something happens is alike, while 'likewise' more often signals that the same action or attitude applies. In many sentences they are interchangeable, though 'likewise' can also stand alone as a reply meaning 'the same to you'.
How do you punctuate 'similarly' at the start of a sentence?
When 'similarly' opens a sentence to connect it to a previous idea, it is usually followed by a comma, as in 'Similarly, the second experiment failed.' It functions as a transitional adverb linking two comparable statements.
Is 'similarly' formal or informal?
'Similarly' leans formal and is common in academic, technical, and professional writing where you draw parallels between points. In casual speech people more often say 'in the same way' or 'the same goes for'.
Can 'similarly' and 'equally' be used the same way?
Not always. 'Similarly' points out that two things happen in a like manner, while 'equally' stresses that they happen to the same degree. 'Similarly important' and 'equally important' differ: the first compares the manner, the second the amount.