B1adverbacademic
US/ˈsɪm.ə.lər.li/
UK/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə.li/
in almost the same way; used to add a point that is like the one before
In context
Prices in Hanoi rose by ten percent. Similarly, rents in Da Nang went up sharply.
The twins were similarly dressed in white shirts and jeans.
Other students who studied every day performed similarly well in the test.
Words that go with similarly
adverb + verb
- similarly affectedSmall shops across the city were similarly affected by the flood.
- treated similarlyAll applicants should be treated similarly.
adverb + adjective
- similarly highBoth schools had similarly high exam scores.
- similarly importantDiet and exercise are similarly important for health.
verb + adverb
- behave similarlyThe two materials behave similarly when heated.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Similar, the second group improved.Correct: Similarly, the second group improved.