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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSimilarly
/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a similar way or manner; likewise.
"The rules apply to adults; similarly, children must follow them." - 2
Used to show a connection or comparison between two actions, states, or situations.
"Sales increased in the urban area, and similarly, rural branches saw growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'similar', which originates from the Latin 'similis' meaning like, resembling, or of the same kind. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in Middle English to form a term indicating likeness or correspondence in manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Similarly" is said worldwide
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de même
Transliteration: də mɛm
"Les adultes doivent respecter les règles ; de même, les enfants doivent les suivre."
ähnlich
Transliteration: ˈɛːnlɪç
"Die Regeln gelten für Erwachsene; ähnlich müssen Kinder sie befolgen."
similmente
Transliteration: siˈmilmente
"Le regole si applicano agli adulti; similmente, i bambini devono seguirle."
del mismo modo
Transliteration: del ˈmismo ˈmoðo
"Las reglas se aplican a los adultos; del mismo modo, los niños deben seguirlas."
igualmente
Transliteration: iɡwɐwˈmẽtʃi
"As regras aplicam-se aos adultos; igualmente, as crianças devem segui-las."
इसी प्रकार
Transliteration: isī prakār
"नियम वयस्कों पर लागू होते हैं; इसी प्रकार, बच्चों को भी उनका पालन करना चाहिए।"
同样地
Transliteration: tóng yàng de
"规则适用于成年人；同样地，儿童也必须遵守。"
마찬가지로
Transliteration: machangajiro
"규칙은 성인에게 적용되며, 마찬가지로 아이들도 따라야 합니다."
同様に
Transliteration: dōyō ni
"規則は大人に適用されます。同様に、子供たちもそれに従わなければなりません。"
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