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adjective

Marked by correspondence or resemblance. "Problems similar to mine" , "They wore similar coats"

Having the same or similar characteristics. Synonyms: alike, like. "They looked utterly alike" , "Friends are generally alike in background and taste"

Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination. Synonym: like. "A limited circle of like minds" , "Members of the cat family have like dispositions" , "As like as two peas in a pod" , "Doglike devotion" , "A dreamlike quality"

(of words) expressing closely related meanings.

Capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability. Synonyms: exchangeable, interchangeable, standardised, standardized. "Interchangeable parts"

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