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Updated June 2026
In a similar or comparable way; having resemblance or likeness to something previously mentioned. Used to indicate that something shares characteristics with another thing.
“The second study produced similarly positive results to the first.”
/ˈsɪmələli/
sim·i·lar·ly
Contains four instances of common letters I and L, plus valuable Y
Worth 14 points base; strong 9-letter adverb with Y
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