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  1. word choice - Identical Meaning of "similar to" and "like" - English ...

    Aug 4, 2020 · Two different Questions, japhwil. Broadly, "similar to" and "like" are interchangeable (and MS should leave your style choices to you). Quite separately, I think you'll have a hard …

  2. similar to or similarly to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 4, 2018 · Using the example "to obtain similar to or similarly to," the latter sounds very strange even though similarly is definitely being used as an adverb. The sentence: "The …

  3. word choice - "in a similar way as" or "in a similar way to"?

    For me, rephrasing to "A is constructed in a way similar to B ('s way of construction)" makes it clearer that the second statement is correct.

  4. "in the same vein as" vs. "in a similar vein to" vs. "along a similar …

    May 2, 2014 · The other options "in a similar vein to" and "along the same vein" sound a little odd to my ear. I guess you'd be better off using "in a similar way to" and "along the same lines" …

  5. Is there a single word which means " similar but not quite the …

    A book is similar to a kindle (they hold pages, pg. numbers, chapters, introductions, glossary, credits, acknowledgements, information..etc). Yet there are some characteristics which set …

  6. Similar vs Similarly to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 31, 2017 · Similar to spaghetti, linguini noodles are long and thin and adaptable to a variety of dishes. Now, try interchanging 'similarly' and 'similar to' in the examples.

  7. Is "similar in A and B" means equal to "similar between A and B"?

    Jul 6, 2017 · The difference is a bit subtle. "The microbial activity level was similar in A and B" means the same behavior was observed in two distinct cases, perhaps without A and B being …

  8. terminology - What is it called when you begin to exhibit similar ...

    What is it called when you begin to exhibit similar personality traits as someone close to you? Ask Question Asked 6 years, 2 months ago Modified 5 years, 4 months ago

  9. single word requests - Is there a verb meaning "to make similar ...

    19 I'm attempting to document a change that will make two things more congruent. I'd like to use a word in this way: This change [makes similar] the two items. The best I've been able to find by …

  10. Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negative

    May 16, 2023 · Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negative Ask Question Asked 2 years, 8 months ago Modified 2 years ago