Definitions and Examples of similar, identical
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, but not identical.
Example
The two dresses looked similar, but one was made of silk and the other of cotton.
Exactly the same; not different or separate.
Example
The twins looked so identical that it was hard to tell them apart.
Key Differences: similar vs identical
- 1Similar means having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, but not identical.
- 2Identical means exactly the same; not different or separate.
Effective Usage of similar, identical
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use similar and identical to describe objects, people, or situations that share common traits.
- 2Avoid Confusion: Use the correct antonym to convey the intended meaning.
- 3Enrich Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to add variety and precision to your language.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of diametral are similar and identical. Use similar to describe things that have a resemblance but are not identical. Use identical to describe things that are exactly the same and not different or separate. These antonyms can enhance vocabulary, avoid confusion, and enrich writing.
