Can I use "similar to" at the beginning of a sentence?
Can I use "similar to" at the beginning of a sentence? For example, Similar to the proof showing x=1, we have y=1. Or I should say "it is similar to the proof showing x=1, we have y=1".
What word could I use for a person with similar interests?
A person with similar interests is a like-minded person. ODO: like-minded ADJECTIVE Having similar tastes or opinions. ''a small group of like-minded friends'' ''Their interests are used to
word choice
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 time
meaning
Similar and identical have different meaning to be precise. But if you have noticed people using it, that could be because many times people start using the first word that comes to their mind
Solar Energy vs Wind Energy: Cost, Efficiency,
We will compare the two energy generation technologies on cost, efficiency, applicability and environmental impact. Wind and solar technologies
similar to or similarly to
Similar is an adjective and similarly is an adverb. The only grammatical word in this sentence is similarly, as it modifies the verb obtained.
Is "similar in A and B" means equal to "similar between A and B"?
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 aware of each
Word for "separating a group of similar-but-not-the-same things into
1 You could say that you clustered them into domains A, B, C and D. Clustering things in the data analysis or machine learning sense is when you put points together (in the same cluster)
Wind vs. Solar Energy: Which Is More Effective?
Solar energy captures sunlight through special materials that convert sunlight directly into electricity, while wind energy is generated by wind turbines. Together, these technologies are
"in the same vein as" vs. "in a similar vein to" vs. "along a similar vein"
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" instead.
Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negative
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phrase requests
Is there a word, phrase, or other descriptor, that describes two or more words that have a similar - but very specifically not identical - sound to each other, but which have different meanings?