similar

simile

Che assomiglia a un’altra cosa per diversi aspetti, pur non essendo esattamente uguale.

In inglese semplice: Two things are like each other in several ways, although they are not exactly the same.

• Our bags are similar.
• Her voice sounds similar to her mother's.
• Did you notice the similar designs on these cups?

Come si usa: similar to someone/something (Your jacket is similar to mine.)

Sinonimi: alike, comparable

Contrari: different, dissimilar

Espressioni comuni: similar to something, very similar, similar ideas, similar to someone

simile

Si dice di figure con angoli corrispondenti uguali e lati corrispondenti proporzionali, anche se hanno dimensioni diverse.

In inglese semplice: Shapes have matching angles and matching sides in the same proportions, even if their sizes differ.

• These two triangles are similar.
• The rectangles are similar, but one is twice as wide.
• Are these two shapes similar?

Come si usa: similar to something (The smaller triangle is similar to the larger one.)

Espressioni comuni: similar triangles, similar shapes, similar to something