analogous
adjectiveSimilar in a way that makes comparison useful.
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nounA comparison that uses a relevant similarity to explain or understand something.
comparable
adjectiveSimilar enough in relevant respects to be meaningfully compared.
culvert
nounA constructed channel or passage that carries water beneath a road or similar barrier.
disparate
adjectiveDifferent in kind or difficult to compare directly.
dissimilar
adjectiveDifferent in important qualities or characteristics.
homogeneous
adjectiveConsisting of similar elements or having a relatively uniform composition.
indistinguishable
adjectiveSo similar that a meaningful difference cannot be recognized.
parallel
nounA meaningful similarity or correspondence between separate things.
reciprocate
verbTo respond with a similar action or feeling.
reminiscent
adjectiveSuggesting or bringing to mind something else.
synonymous
adjectiveHaving the same or nearly the same meaning, or being closely associated in people's minds.
Same or nearly the same meaning
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