analogous vs similar

analogous and similar both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
analogous	No	Yes	No	No
similar	No	Yes	No	No

analogous (adjective)	similar (adjective)
corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin	marked by correspondence or resemblance
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar	resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
	having the same or similar characteristics
	capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
	(of words) expressing closely related meanings