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 …
Is there a single word which means " similar but not quite the …
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 …
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 …
"in a similar way as" or "in a similar way to"?
Consider the two statements: A is constructed in a similar way as B and A is constructed in a similar way to B Which one is correct, or can they both be? By the way, I originally thought of the
word choice - Identical Meaning of "similar to" and "like" - English ...
Aug 4, 2020 · 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 explaining the difference you …
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" …
idioms - Are there any commonly used "Couldn't organise an X in …
Jul 9, 2017 · Are there any phrases like "Couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery" or "Couldn't organise a root in a brothel" that are reasonably common, indicate organisational …
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 …
Another word for ensure but less absolute
Nov 30, 2021 · The word promote is less absolute than ensure, but it won't fit your sentence. What would make your sentence make sense would be to drop the and and insert so that. The …
Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negative
May 16, 2023 · Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negative Ask Question Asked 2 years, 5 months ago Modified 1 year, 9 months ago