1. alike: sharing some qualities, but not identical
2. mathematics with same shape or angles: describes geometric figures that differ in size or proportion but not in shape or angular measurements
3. Malaysia identical: exactly the same
[Late 16th century. Via French< medieval Latin similaris< Latin similis "like, similar"]
Word Usage
In its meaning "sharing some qualities," similar is followed by to: My own experience has been similar to yours. Usage of it with as, though occasionally found, is incorrect: I had a similar experience as yours.
