Definitions
- Describing two or more things that share some common features or characteristics. - Comparing two or more things to highlight their resemblances. - Talking about something that is almost the same as another thing, but not identical.
- Describing two or more things that are very similar or almost identical. - Comparing two or more things to emphasize their sameness. - Talking about things that have a strong resemblance to each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that share common features or characteristics.
- 2Both words can be used to compare two or more things.
- 3Both words can be used to show resemblance or similarity between things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Similar is more commonly used than alike in everyday language.
- 2Degree: Alike emphasizes a stronger degree of similarity than similar.
- 3Position: Similar is usually used before the noun, while alike can be used before or after the noun.
- 4Formality: Similar is more formal than alike, which is more casual and informal.
- 5Connotation: Alike implies a stronger sense of sameness, while similar implies a more general sense of resemblance.
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Remember this!
Similar and alike are synonyms that describe things that share common features or characteristics. However, alike emphasizes a stronger degree of similarity than similar. While similar is more formal and versatile, alike is more casual and implies a stronger sense of sameness.
