similar similar /ˈsɪməlɝ/

adjective

1. () Marked by correspondence or resemblance  ( similar )
   marked by correspondence or resemblance
    Similar food at similar prices
   similar food at similar prices
    Problems similar to mine
   problems similar to mine
    They wore similar coats
   they wore similar coats
   
2. () Having the same or similar characteristics  ( like , alike , similar )
   having the same or similar characteristics
    All politicians are alike
   all politicians are alike
    They looked utterly alike
   they looked utterly alike
    Friends are generally alike in background and taste
   friends are generally alike in background and taste
   
3. Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination  ( similar , like )
   resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
    Suits of like design
   suits of like design
    A limited circle of like minds
   a limited circle of like minds
    Members of the cat family have like dispositions
   members of the cat family have like dispositions
    As like as two peas in a pod
   as like as two peas in a pod
    Doglike devotion
   doglike devotion
    A dreamlike quality
   a dreamlike quality
   
4. Capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability  ( exchangeable , interchangeable , similar , standardised [British] , standardized )
   capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
    Interchangeable electric outlets
   interchangeable electric outlets
    Interchangeable parts
   interchangeable parts
   
5. (of words) expressing closely related meanings  ( similar )
   (of words) expressing closely related meanings