“Similar With” vs. “Similar To”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 6, 2023
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The difference between “similar with” and “similar to”
- "Similar to" is the correct and more commonly used form, while "similar with" is a non-standard variation that is less common and not widely accepted.
- "Similar to" is used to describe things that have shared features or traits.
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What is the definition of “similar with” and “similar to”?
Similar with
- "Similar with" is a less common and non-standard variation of the phrase "similar to."
Similar to
- "Similar to" is used to describe things that have shared features or traits.
- It implies a comparison between two or more items that have characteristics in common.
- In this phrase, the word "to" is used as a preposition to denote a likeness or resemblance between two or more things.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Similar to” is the more popular variant on the web.
Similar with
39,400,000 results on the web
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- "Similar with" is a less common and non-standard variation of the phrase "similar to."
More popular
Similar to
1,710,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Her voice is similar to an angel's.
- The taste of this chocolate is similar to the one I had in Switzerland.
- The way he talks is similar to his father's.
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