Difference between Like and Similar

What is the difference between Like and Similar?

Like as an adjective is similar while Similar as an adjective is having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

Like

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: for example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples

Part of speech: conjunction

Definition: As if; as though.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Used to place emphasis upon a statement.

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: Somewhat similar to, reminiscent of.

Part of speech: particle

Definition:

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: similar

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something that a person likes (prefers). (sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To please. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity. To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.

Example sentence: I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.

Similar

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.of triangles, etc., having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional (the same shape, but possibly different size).

Example sentence: The weather is the worst. I lived many years in Lisbon and then went to Monaco, places that are similar in terms of weather and food. In Manchester, it's eight or nine months of cold, and that makes a difference, but apart from that, I'm really enjoying the city.

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