
"in a similar way as" or "in a similar way to"?
For me, rephrasing to "A is constructed in a way similar to B ('s way of construction)" makes it clearer that the second statement is correct.
similar to or similarly to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 4, 2018 · Using the example "to obtain similar to or similarly to," the latter sounds very strange even though similarly is definitely being used as an adverb. The sentence: "The fragments were obtained …
word choice - Identical Meaning of "similar to" and "like" - English ...
Aug 4, 2020 · Two different Questions, japhwil. Broadly, "similar to" and "like" are interchangeable (and MS should leave your style choices to you). Quite separately, I think you'll have a hard time …
Similar vs Similarly to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 31, 2017 · Similar to spaghetti, linguini noodles are long and thin and adaptable to a variety of dishes. Now, try interchanging 'similarly' and 'similar to' in the examples.
idioms - "in the same vein as" vs. "in a similar vein to" vs. "along a ...
May 2, 2014 · The other options "in a similar vein to" and "along the same vein" sound a little odd to my ear. I guess you'd be better off using "in a similar way to" and "along the same lines" instead.
Is there a single word which means " similar but not quite the same ...
A book is similar to a kindle (they hold pages, pg. numbers, chapters, introductions, glossary, credits, acknowledgements, information..etc). Yet there are some characteristics which set them apart. For …
Can I use "similar to" at the beginning of a sentence?
May 3, 2018 · Can I use "similar to" at the beginning of a sentence? For example, Similar to the proof showing x=1, we have y=1. Or I should say "it is similar to the proof showing x=1, we have y=1".
Is using 'more similar' incorrect? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Jun 17, 2015 · In the following sentence, is using "more similar" correct? I learned Java in school; it's more similar to C++ than C. Is there any better way to say it?
Idioms or phrases to answer to obvious (yes) questions?
Jun 23, 2020 · I've come across this analogous question for the opposite case Idioms/Phrase for Obvious No but couldn't find one for mine. I'm looking for phrases like "Does the Pope …
Synonyms for "just as how" or "similar to how"
Apr 8, 2015 · Is there a synonym for "just as how" or "similar to how"? For instance, in the sentence, Just as how crabs can live in water, they can also live on land. or Similar to how crabs can live in ...