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analogous

Adjective B1 – Intermediate

Similar to something else in certain ways, making a comparison useful even though the two things aren't identical.

"The heart's function is analogous to a pump moving fluid through pipes."

"Analogous" is usually followed by "to", as in "analogous to something".

Synonyms

comparable similar

Antonyms

different dissimilar