similar vs analogous
analogous vs similarsimilar and analogous both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| similar | No | Yes | No | No |
| analogous | No | Yes | No | No |
| similar (adjective) | analogous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| marked by correspondence or resemblance | corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin |
| resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination | similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar |
| 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 |
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