similarly

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.

“Similarly” is pronounced SIHM-uh-luh-lee (/ˈsɪmə.lɚ.li/ in IPA).

Here is “similarly” used in a sentence: “The second experiment was set up similarly to the first.”

Words with a similar meaning to “similarly” include agreeably, alike, equivalently, in kind, likewise and otherways.

The opposite of “similarly” — its antonyms — are contrarily, differently and dissimilarly.

“Similarly” is an adverb.

“Similarly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Similarly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a like manner; in much the same way.

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'.

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.

'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'.

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.