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similarto

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/sɪˈmɪl.ər.tu/ · sim-i-lar-to

used to indicate that something is comparable to something else.

Meanings

prepositionformal

used to indicate that something is comparable to something else.

استعمال ہوتا ہے یہ ظاہر کرنے کے لیے کہ کوئی چیز کسی دوسری چیز کے ساتھ موازنہ قابل ہے۔

مشابہت کے ساتھ

mushabahat ke saath

Synonyms

similar toakin tocomparable toہم جیسیہم آہنگمشابہت کے ساتھ

Antonyms

different fromunlikedissimilarمختلفغیر مماثلبے صفت

Common Collocations

  • similar to each other
  • similar to what was expected
  • similar to other studies

Example Sentences

This painting is similar to the one we saw last week.

یہ پینٹنگ اس کے مشابہت کے ساتھ ہے جو ہم نے پچھلے ہفتے دیکھی تھی۔

Yeh painting is ke mushabahat ke saath hai jo hum ne pichle hafte dekhi thi.

Her dress is similar to mine.

اس لباس کی مشابہت میرے لباس کے ساتھ ہے۔

Is libas ki mushabahat mere libas ke saath hai.

The results are similar to those of previous experiments.

نتائج پچھلے تجربات کے مشابہت کے ساتھ ہیں۔

Nataij pichle tajurbat ke mushabahat ke saath hain.

Easily Confused With

similarity:Similarity refers to the state of being similar, while 'similar to' is used to make direct comparisons.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'similar' as in finding two items that are alike.

Imagine two identical twins standing next to each other.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "similis" — like, similar

First known use: 16th century

The word has evolved from Latin roots, reflecting the concept of similarity across languages.