How Do You Spell SIMILARLY?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪmɪləli] (IPA)

The word "similarly" is pronounced /ˈsɪm.ə.lər.li/. It is spelled with two syllables, the first being "sim" with a short "i" sound followed by the letters "i" and "l". The second syllable is spelled with the letters "a", "r" and "l" and has a weak vowel sound, similar to the "schwa" sound, represented by the symbol "ə." This sound is often not stressed, making it difficult to hear in conversation. Despite its unique spelling, "similarly" is a commonly used word to compare two things that are alike in some way.

SIMILARLY Meaning and Definition

1. Similarly, adverb, refers to something that is done or expressed in the same or a comparable way. It can be used to indicate a parallel or corresponding action or idea. When used in this context, it suggests that two or more things share a resemblance or likeness in the way they are done or experienced. "Similarly" can also emphasize the repetition or recurrence of a particular action, event, or circumstance. It serves as a connector between different ideas or instances that possess a common thread or similarity.

   In addition, "similarly" can be utilized to draw comparisons or draw attention to shared characteristics between two or more objects, concepts, or entities. It provides a means of highlighting the shared traits or attributes that exist among different elements.

   Furthermore, "similarly" can be employed to indicate a relationship or link between ideas, actions, or events. It demonstrates that there is a logical or meaningful association between different elements, and that these elements can be examined or evaluated through a similar lens or perspective.

   Overall, "similarly" acts as a linguistic tool to showcase the presence of commonalities, resemblances, or connections between different elements, whether they are physical, abstract, or conceptual in nature. It manifests as an adverb that signals the presence of similarities, parallels, or resemblances, thereby aiding in the communication and clarification of related ideas or concepts.

Top Common Misspellings for SIMILARLY *

• similarily 43.0232558%
• similary 21.8023255%
• simiarly 3.7790697%
• similalry 1.4534883%
• similiary 1.4534883%
• simliarly 1.1627906%
• similiarily 1.1627906%
• simillarly 1.1627906%
• simlarly 1.744186%
• simmilarly 0.5813953%
• simialrly 0.5813953%
• similare 0.2906976%
• simiraly 0.872093%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SIMILARLY

• simulary
• smiliarly
• similaritly
• similarr
• similairly
• simalarly
• smilarly
• simularily
• similars
• similartiy
• familarly
• similiarty
• sigularly
• similari
• similart
• similarto
• similairty
• similay
• simelarly
• Disemilarly

Etymology of SIMILARLY

The word similarly is derived from the adjective similar, which comes from the Latin word similis. Similis means like, resembling, similar, and it is believed to have originated from the Indo-European root word *sem- meaning one. The suffix -ly is added to similar to form an adverb, giving us similarly.

Similar spelling words for SIMILARLY

• similar,
• similarity.