What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
correspondingly
Example
The more you practice, the better you become. Correspondingly, the less you practice, the worse you become. [correspondingly: adverb]
Example
As the temperature rises, so does the humidity correspondingly. [correspondingly: adverb]
similarly
Example
Both cats and dogs are popular pets. Similarly, both require food, water, and exercise. [similarly: adverb]
Example
Just as the sun rises in the east, similarly, it sets in the west. [similarly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Similarly is more commonly used than correspondingly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between correspondingly and similarly?
Correspondingly is more formal than similarly and is often used in academic or technical writing.
