similarly

adverb/ˈsɪmələli/CEFR B2

একইভাবে

Meaning

In the same way, or introducing a point that matches the last one.

Example sentences

  • Similarly, the second test failed.একইভাবে দ্বিতীয় পরীক্ষাটিও ব্যর্থ হয়।
  • Both boys were similarly dressed.দুই ছেলেই একইরকম পোশাক পরেছিল।

Common phrases with “similarly”

  • similarly placedএকই অবস্থানে
  • similarly affectedএকইভাবে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত
  • similarly, we foundএকইভাবে আমরা দেখলাম

A common mistake

Similarly, the first plan worked but the second failed.→By contrast, the first plan worked but the second failed.

Similarly promises that what follows matches what came before. When the second case goes the other way, the linking words are by contrast, however or on the other hand.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: likewise, equally

Antonyms: conversely

Similar words, and what each means

  • likewise

    একইভাবে, তেমনি

    In the same way; also.

  • equally

    সমানভাবে; একইভাবে

    To the same degree, or in the same way.

Other English words for “একইভাবে”

  • likewise

    In the same way; also.

  • equally

    To the same degree, or in the same way.

Opposite words

  • whereas

    যেখানে, পক্ষান্তরে

    Used to contrast two facts or situations.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • similaradjectiveঅনুরূপ, একই রকম
  • similaritynounমিল, সাদৃশ্য

“similarly” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “similarly” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • আলতোভাবে, মৃদুভাবে
    • • একইভাবে
    • • তদ্দ্বারা, এর ফলে
    • • অতএব, এইভাবে, সুতরাং
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    একইভাবে — similarly (adverb) — একইভাবে. In the same way, or introducing a point that matches the last one.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “similarly”?

    • • believably
    • • unceasingly
    • • likewise
    • • completely
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    likewise — likewise — একইভাবে, তেমনি. In the same way; also.

Related words