How to Use "Similar" with Example Sentences

similar (adj): being almost the same

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Used with verbs:

"That apple is similar to the one I ate yesterday."
(be: is/am/are, looks, tastes)

"The trumpet sounds similar to the trombone."
(sounds, seems, appears)

"They remain similar in color."
(remain)

"The couple became similar in personality."
(became)

Used with adverbs:

"These two songs are extremely similar."
(extremely, very, awfully, fairly, somewhat)

"The twins are remarkably similar in personality."
(remarkably, strikingly, surprisingly, quite)

"The teachers share roughly similar lesson plans."
(roughly, basically, essentially, fundamentally)

Used with prepositions:

"The two rooms are similar in size."
(in)

"He acts similar to his older brother."
(to)

Used with nouns:

"I noticed a similar pattern."
(pattern, scenario)

"The sisters have similar fashion."
(fashions, personalities, backgrounds, sizes)