Definitions
- Used to compare two things that share similarities. - Used to introduce a statement that is similar to the previous one. - Used to show agreement or similarity in opinion.
- Used to describe two or more things that are the same in quantity, size, or value. - Used to express fairness or impartiality. - Used to indicate that two or more people or things share the same level of importance or significance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words are used to compare or describe two or more things.
- 3Both words express similarity or sameness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Similarly is used to compare two things that share similarities, while equally is used to describe two or more things that are the same in quantity, size, or value.
- 2Function: Similarly introduces a statement that is similar to the previous one, while equally expresses fairness or impartiality.
- 3Meaning: Similarly emphasizes similarity in characteristics or qualities, while equally emphasizes sameness in quantity, size, or value.
- 4Position: Similarly is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while equally can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Remember this!
Similarly and equally are both adverbs used to compare or describe two or more things. However, similarly emphasizes similarity in characteristics or qualities, while equally emphasizes sameness in quantity, size, or value. Additionally, similarly introduces a statement that is similar to the previous one, while equally expresses fairness or impartiality.
