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Q: How does the adjective 'analogous' contrast with its synonyms?

The words parallel and similar are common synonyms of analogous . While all three words mean "closely resembling each other," analogous applies to things belonging in essentially different categories but nevertheless having many similarities. // analogous political systems

Q: When can 'parallel' be used instead of 'analogous'?

While the synonyms parallel and analogous are close in meaning, parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of two things. // the parallel careers of two movie stars

Q: When is it sensible to use 'similar' instead of 'analogous'?

The synonyms similar and analogous are sometimes interchangeable, but similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other. // all the houses in the development are similar

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analogous

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as in similar

having qualities in common bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad

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How does the adjective analogous contrast with its synonyms?

The words parallel and similar are common synonyms of analogous. While all three words mean "closely resembling each other," analogous applies to things belonging in essentially different categories but nevertheless having many similarities.

analogous political systems

When can parallel be used instead of analogous?

While the synonyms parallel and analogous are close in meaning, parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of two things.

the parallel careers of two movie stars

When is it sensible to use similar instead of analogous?

The synonyms similar and analogous are sometimes interchangeable, but similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

all the houses in the development are similar