Definition of similar

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • similar is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • similar is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • similar is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of similar


  • resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. like
  • having the same or similar characteristics (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. alike
    2. like
  • capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. exchangeable
    2. interchangeable
    3. standardised
    4. standardized
  • marked by correspondence or resemblance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. similar food at similar prices
    2. problems similar to mine
    3. they wore similar coats
  • (of words) expressing closely related meanings (adjective)

See definition of similar in Merriam Webster