Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity without being identical. It indicates likeness or comparability between things.
“The two designs were similar in concept but differed significantly in their execution and detail.”
/ˈsɪmələ/
sim·i·lar
Contains -IMILAR pattern; double occurrence of I
Worth 9 points; useful for comparison vocabulary
Shorter words formed from the letters in “similar”.
Look up similar in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!